Child Labor Laws and Student Workers

Employers considering employing students during the school year or over the summer months should review what job functions minors are permitted and prohibited from performing. This is important not only because it is required by law but because it is the right thing to do. Federal regulations for the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) are very specific and require employers to ensure the safety of minors. This session covers the specific requirements that employers must follow, allowable occupations, and prohibited tasks, all broken down by age group.