Thursday, April 19, 2007

Department of Labor proposed child labor amendments

The Department of Labor, Tuesday, issued notice of proposed changes to child labor regulations respective of “new bans on particularly hazardous activities” for 16 an 17-year olds such as riding on forklifts, fighting forest fires, and working in poultry slaughtering plants.

Also proposed are extending employment opportunities to 14- and 15-year olds in banking, advertising, and information technology fields.

Public comments on the proposed changes will be received up to July 16, 2007


DOL Press Release
Federal Register

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