Do the Right Thing When it Comes to Hiring Summer Help
Are you considering hiring teens this summer? The US Department of Labor website provides useful information for compliance with state labor laws … it may be time to review child labor rules and regulations.
The Department of Labor monitors child labor and enforces child labor laws and under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). These rules vary depending upon the age of the worker and his or her occupation. With the FLSA – Child Labor Rules Advisor one can view an introduction to federal child labor rules and link to discussions on the US DOL Wage and Hour Division State Labor Laws.
The US DOL Wage and Hour Division also provides a summary of Employment/Age Certification Issuance Practices Under State Child Labor Laws. The Federal government does not require work permits or proof-of-age certificates for a minor to be employed. However, many states may require them for workers of certain ages. These certificates help to protect the employer from prosecution for employing an under-aged worker. Having these age certificates constitutes a good faith effort to comply with minimum age requirements.
For employers in New York, in addition to the many resources available on the Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division State Labor Laws site we referenced above, you can visit additional links specific to the New York State Department of Labor as they relate to Laws Governing the Employment of Minors.
Don’t make a mistake when it comes to hiring minors this summer – do the right thing.
