Child Labor Law

This act governs the employment of minors, setting out which work children may do, the hours they may work, and the exemptions and exceptions to those limits, along with the obligations placed on employers — including obtaining employment certificates before putting a minor to work. Its coverage extends beyond conventional jobs to minors appearing in live theatrical productions, recorded and broadcast performances, modeling, and online video content, and it requires that earnings from such work be preserved for the minor through a trust fund. Compliance is overseen by a state labor department with authority to investigate and enforce violations, backed by civil and criminal penalties, protection for those who report violations against retaliation, and periodic public reporting and outreach.

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