Search
 

Special Report

ALM Small Business Adviser

Insights for small business owners from experts in finance, law, real estate, insurance, benefits and other industries.

Best Practices

DOL violations: A refresher on child labor laws

Failure to comply with federal and state labor laws when employing those under the age of 18 can result in significant fines for employers.

By Meredith Plummer | February 15, 2023 at 12:45 AM
X

Thank you for sharing!

Your article was successfully shared with the contacts you provided.
In addition to permissible hours, there are detailed restrictions on the type of work that is and is not permissible. In addition to permissible hours, there are detailed restrictions on the type of work that is and is not permissible. (Photo: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock)

If you didn’t hear, Rita’s Italian Ice located in Hialeah, Florida, was recently fined over $15,000 by the Department of Labor for allowing 14- and 15-year-olds to work outside of “legally permitted hours.” What are the legally permitted hours for minors to work, you ask? Great question. The rules are detailed and specific; some are federal and some are state. I will summarize them here.

Join our LinkedIn group, ALM Small Business Adviser, a space where small business owners can gather to network, have discussions and keep up with the trends and issues affecting their industries.

PropertyCasualty360

Join PropertyCasualty360

Don’t miss crucial news and insights you need to make informed decisions for your P&C insurance business. Join PropertyCasualty360.com now!

  • Unlimited access to PropertyCasualty360.com - your roadmap to thriving in a disrupted environment
  • Access to other award-winning ALM websites including BenefitsPRO.com, ThinkAdvisor.com and Law.com
  • Exclusive discounts on PropertyCasualty360, National Underwriter, Claims and ALM events

Already have an account? Sign In Now
Join PropertyCasualty360

Copyright © 2023 ALM Global, LLC. All Rights Reserved.