Labor Laws 

Labor Laws Affecting Workers Under 18-Years of Age

• Employment Standards for 16- and 17-Year-Olds in Nonagricultural Employment from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division.

• Limited exemptions exist in 7 Hazardous Occupation categories for students enrolled in qualifying school-work programs or apprentice positions.  

• Labor Laws affecting workers under 18-years old can be viewed at the following US Department of Labor website.