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Child Labor Law

• Child Labor (WI Dept. of Workforce Development)
  • Hours and Times of Day Minors May Work in Wisconsin
  • Prohibited Employment for Minors
• Compliance Assistance: Hiring Youth (U.S. Dept. of Labor)
  Access federal law, regulations, and publications which will help you comply with child labor laws.
• WI Workplace Safety Institute
  Teen-oriented information on wage & hours, types of jobs teens can have, how to obtain a work permit, and how to prevent injuries.
• Youth & Labor (U.S. Dept. of Labor)
  Includes subtopics such as agricultural employment, door-to-door sales, employment by parents, hazardous jobs, newspaper delivery, etc.

The Law (Additional statutes, regulations & opinions may apply to your specific situation.)

• WI Statutes: s. 103.64 - 103.83 "Employment of Minors"
• WI Admin. Code: DWD 270 "Child Labor"
• U.S. Code: 29 USC 201-219 "Fair Labor Standards Act"
• CFR: 29 CFR pts. 570, 579 Child Labor... regulations, violations

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Last Updated: October 17, 2012 | Up to Top