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Child Labor Laws: How to Protect Your Child

Most kids get to the point that they decide earning money is a top priority for them. Working can be a great experience for teens that learn valuable life skills from a job after school or during summer break. But Kansas City parents should know how to make sure that their teens are safe on the job.
The United States Department of Labor lays out clear and careful rules regarding the employment of people under 18 years old. The law that deals with the employment of minors is called the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is worth a read by teens and parents.
Some highlights of the law include:

1. The minimum age that a teenager can start working is 14, and the hours children under 16 can work are restricted.
2. Minors of age can perform on television or other media, and can hold down minor jobs such as delivering newspapers and babysitting.
3. Work that has been declared to be hazardous by the U.S. Secretary of Labor cannot be performed by minors under age 18. This includes the operation of many power tools and equipment, heavy equipment such as bulldozers and excavators, and jobs that require driving.
4. Employers must post information about the minimum wage and federal working laws where employees can see them. The only exception is for agricultural based jobs.
5. Each state has a set of child labor laws. If there is a difference in the state and federal guideline, the more protective law is enforced.

As a parent of a working teen it is important that you review the laws that apply to your child and keep a watchful eye on what is going on at work. For example, if your child is pressured by an employer to perform tasks that are hazardous or illegal for them to perform, you have the right and the responsibility to find out what is going on, and to put a stop to it. Teens are sometimes targeted by less than reputable employers who attempt to pay them less than the state or federal minimum wage.
What can you do to protect your child? First and foremost, ask questions. Keep the lines of communication open. This can be done without taking over your child’s job. Ask questions without demanding answers. When it is possible, visit your child’s place of employment as an observer, without interfering with their job, and get a feel for the work environment there. Follow up on any red flags.
Educate your son or daughter on the law. Information is the best weapon they have to protect themselves. If they have been injured on the job, contact the Kansas City child injury attorneys at Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys. Download your free copy of the informative guide 10 Essential Steps You Must Take to Protect Your Injury Claim to learn more about your potential injury claim. For more information or to schedule your free initial consultation call Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys at 888-348-2616.
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