Child Labor Laws and Agriculture

Type
Publication
Date of Publication
December 7, 2021
Price
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Overview

This 3-page publication summarizes the rules and requirements that apply to employing children to work on farms and ranches, as well as the penalties for violating these rules.

Child labor laws help ensure that workplace responsibilities and conditions for minors are safe. Because many farmers and ranchers employ minors to help on weekends or over the summer, it is crucial that they understand child labor laws related to agriculture. This publication summarizes the rules and requirements that apply to employing children to work on farms and ranches, as well as the penalties for violating these rules. (3 pages)

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