Many farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural producers often hire YOUTH to perform labor or services in return for wages or other remuneration. The federal child labor provisions, authorized by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) of 1938, also known as the child labor laws, were enacted to ensure that when young people work, the work is safe and does not jeopardize their health, well-being, nor educational opportunities. The FLSA establishes minimum ages for covered employment in agriculture, unless a specific exemption applies.
Learn more via the 4-page, 4-color Ag Help Wanted UPDATE: ¿Cuáles son los reglamentos Estado Unidenses para el trabajo de menores en agricultura?
Ag Help Wanted updates are available for download at: AgHelpWanted.org\Updates.
