State Youth Labor Laws and Workers’ Comp Statutes
Description
As the rise of employers that engage young people in talent development strategies has grown, the question arises – How can employers successfully open their doors to those under the age of 18? Federal Child Labor laws exist within the Fair Labor Standards Act, state child labor laws and statutes should also be considered. This table is a useful resource that describes the child labor laws and workers’ compensation statutes for each state. The information present in this table is intended to help mitigate liability concerns related to youth employment.