Child Labor Laws
By- Dillon Isham
Child Labor laws
Child labor laws are laws that control the work that children are permitted to do and the hours they are permitted to work.
Child Labor Laws in Georgia
Minors under the age of 16 may work no more than:
Federal Work Hour Restrictions
Minors 14 and 15 years of age can work:
Employers subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) must adhere to the federal restrictions.
Employers may call one of these offices of the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) Wage and Hour Division for information on federal laws and to find out if they are subject to the FLSA.
- 4 hours on a school day
- 8 hours on a non-school day
- 40 hours during a non-school week
- Not work before 6 a.m.
- Not work after 9 p.m.
Federal Work Hour Restrictions
Minors 14 and 15 years of age can work:
- 3 hours on a school day
- 8 hours on a non-school day
- 18 hours in a school week
- 40 hours in a non-school week
- Not work before 7:00 a.m.
- Not work after 7:00 p.m. (extended to 9:00 p.m. June 1 through Labor Day)
- Not work during normal school hours
Employers subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) must adhere to the federal restrictions.
Employers may call one of these offices of the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) Wage and Hour Division for information on federal laws and to find out if they are subject to the FLSA.
Child labor laws in Russia
Russia’s laws for childhood employment are very specific. The Labor Code prohibits employment of any children under the age of 16. Any positions that would require an employee to work nights or overtime cannot be filled by anybody under the age of 18. Under certain specific conditions with parental approval, a child may work as soon as age 14. Forced or bonded labor by children is prohibited. Many children are involved in illegal drug sales. In some places, children will be given drugs so that they will follow any directions they are given.&nb! sp; Some children are forced to work more hours than the legal limit
Child Labor laws in Vermont
8-40-6, non-schoolday period.
Schoolday/week: 3-18
Schoolday/week: 3-18
Child Labor Laws in Africa
Nepalminimum age of 14 for most work...
plantations and brick kilns are exempt.Kenyaprohibits children under 16 from industrial work...
but excludes agriculture.
plantations and brick kilns are exempt.Kenyaprohibits children under 16 from industrial work...
but excludes agriculture.