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In farm work, permissible jobs and hours of work vary by age.
Parental
exemption: Minors of any age may be employed by their parents at any time
in any occupation on a farm owned or operated by his or her parent(s).
All
exemptions
to agricultural employment rules are statutory in nature and the Department's
regulations reflect laws enacted by the
U.S.
Congress.
Many states’ statutes and regulations place tighter
restrictions on farm work hours performed by minors. Consult your state
department of labor for specific information.
DOL Web Pages on This
Topic
State Child Labor
Laws Applicable to Agricultural Employment
Chart displaying major
rules pertaining to minors employed in agriculture.
Occupations in Agriculture
Particularly Hazardous for the Employment of Children Below Age 16
Regulations on hazardous occupations.
Youth
Rules!
A gateway providing quick access to information about federal and
state labor laws that apply to young workers. The web page includes information
designed to educate teens, parents, educators, and employers about the hours
youth can work, the jobs youth can do, and how to prevent workplace injuries.
elaws Fair Labor
Standards Act (FLSA) Advisor — Child Labor Rules
This Advisor
answers questions about workers and businesses that are subject to the FLSA's
child labor rules.
State Labor
Offices/State Laws
Information on state minimum wage rates and other
state child labor topics.
State Departments of Labor
Web Sites
Links to state departments of labor web sites and contact
information for each department.
Related Web Pages on This Topic
National
Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
Federal institute
responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the
prevention of work-related illnesses and injuries.
Health
and Safety for Kids on the Farm
Young worker safety pamphlet from
NIOSH.
Laws & Regulations on This
Topic
Regulations
29 CFR §570.2
Hazardous Occupations in Agriculture
29 CFR
§§579.1 through 579.9
Minimum Age Standards for
Non-Hazardous Employment
29
CFR §570.119
14-year Minimum Age for Certain Occupations
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