Youth Labor Laws
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a federal law passed in 1938 which establishes wage requirements, record requirements, and child labor standards. These laws have been enacted for employers for the protection of their employees. Many parents and guardians may be unaware of some of the relevant laws that a youth in their care should be working under. Many youths may also be unaware of their rights as employees and protection laws that have been passed specifically for them.
There are certain jobs that minors under the age of 18 cannot be involved in, including the following:
- Manufacturing or storage of explosives or explosive-containing items
- Jobs that may result in any exposure to radioactive materials
- Jobs that require the operation of a hoist, crane, elevator, or forklift
- Driving a motor vehicle, except under certain conditions
- Any mining jobs or mining parts of a job
- Operation, adjustment, or repair of any woodworking machines, meat-processing machines, power-driven circular saws, or band saws
- Jobs that requires rooftop work, except under certain conditions
Other FLSA Provisions
The FLSA also enacted laws that prohibit certain working conditions for children under the age of 16. Most of these laws have been passed in order for children to be able to balance work and school without being overworked. An experienced lawyer can help explain these laws and how they may affect your child and his or her working conditions.
Contact Us
If you or a loved one has been asked to work in violation of the FLSA, contact the Houston employment lawyers of the Ross Law Group at 713-482-6910 to learn more about your legal options