Federal:
In farm work, permissible jobs and hours of work vary by age.
Parental
exemption: Minors of any age may be employed by their parents at any time
in any occupation on a farm owned or operated by his or her parent(s).
All
exemptions
to agricultural employment rules are statutory in nature and the Department's
regulations reflect laws enacted by the
U.S.
Congress.
Occupations in Agriculture
Particularly Hazardous for the Employment of Children Below Age 16
Regulations on hazardous occupations.
elaws Fair Labor
Standards Act (FLSA) Advisor Child Labor Rules This Advisor
answers questions about workers and businesses that are subject to the FLSA's
child labor rules.
National
Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Federal institute
responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the
prevention of work-related illnesses and injuries.
Health
and Safety for Kids on the Farm Young worker safety pamphlet from
NIOSH.
State:
Many states statutes and regulations place tighter
restrictions on farm work hours performed by minors. Consult your state
department of labor for specific information.
State Child Labor
Laws Applicable to Agricultural Employment Chart displaying major
rules pertaining to minors employed in agriculture.
State Labor
Offices/State Laws Information on state minimum wage rates and other
state child labor topics.
State Departments of Labor
Web Sites Links to state departments of labor web sites and contact
information for each department.
Regulations
29 CFR §570.2
Hazardous Occupations in Agriculture
29 CFR
§§579.1 through 579.9 Minimum Age Standards for
Non-Hazardous Employment
29
CFR §570.119 14-year Minimum Age for Certain Occupations
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