Child Labor Requirements in Nonagricultural Occupations Under …
WEBThe Child Labor Bulletin 101 contains information on who is covered by the FLSA youth provisions and who is exempt, minimum age and wage standards, and the hazardous occupations in which youth under 18 cannot be employed.
Child Labor - U.S. Department of Labor
WEBChild Labor. The federal child labor provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) were enacted to ensure that when young people work, the work is safe and does not jeopardize their health, well-being or educational opportunities. These provisions also provide limited exemptions.
Fact Sheet #43: Child Labor Provisions of the Fair Labor Standards …
WEBFact Sheet #43: Child Labor Provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) for Nonagricultural Occupations. Revised December 2016. This Fact Sheet provides general information about the Federal youth employment provisions applicable to nonagricultural occupations. Different standards apply to farm work.
Findings on the Worst Forms of Child Labor - Ghana
WEB2023 Findings on the Worst Forms of Child Labor: English. Moderate Advancement. In 2023, Ghana made moderate advancement in efforts to eliminate the worst forms of child labor. The government increased the number of labor inspections by approximately 12 percent, from 1,108 in 2022 to 1,290 in 2023. It also launched the …
List of Goods Produced by Child Labor or Forced Labor
WEBOn January 25, 2024, ILAB's Office of Child Labor, Forced Labor, and Human Trafficking published Procedural Guidelines for the development and maintenance of the List of Goods from countries produced by child labor or forced labor in violation of international standards.
Child Labor Enforcement: Keeping Young Workers Safe
WEBIn FY 2023, we concluded 955 investigations that found child labor violations, a 14% increase from the previous year. We found nearly 5,800 children employed in violation of the law, an 88% increase since 2019, and assessed more than $8 million in penalties, an 83% increase from the previous year.
Child Labor and Forced Labor Reports - U.S. Department of Labor
WEBKey Mechanism to Coordinate Government Efforts on Child Labor. The Democratic Republic of the Congo established a mechanism to coordinate its efforts to address child labor. However, the National Committee to Combat the Worst Forms of Child Labor lacks funding to fully carry out its mandated duties.
Workers Under 18 - U.S. Department of Labor
WEBThe FLSA's child labor provisions are designed to protect the educational opportunities of youth and prohibit their employment in jobs that are detrimental to their health and safety. The Department's YouthRules! initiative helps promote positive and safe work experiences for young workers.
New global child and forced labor reporting: 3 takeaways
WEBSep 5, 2024 · The Bureau of International Labor Affairs’ 2024 “List of Goods Produced with Child Labor or Forced Labor,” released today, provides a sobering glimpse into global labor exploitation, which affects millions and intersects with pressing global issues.
International Child Labor & Forced Labor Reports - U.S.
WEBOct 4, 2022 · ILAB publishes three reports on international child labor and forced labor that serve as valuable resources for research, advocacy, government action and corporate responsibility.