Ohio and Federal Labor Law Poster

September 16th, 2006 Posted by Emily

The Department of Labor is the sole federal agency that monitors child labor and enforces child labor laws. The most sweeping federal law that restricts the employment and abuse of child workers is the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The Ohio and Federal Labor Law Poster states that the child labor provisions under FLSA are designed to protect the educational opportunities of youth and prohibit their employment in jobs that are detrimental to their health and safety.

FLSA restricts the hours that youth under 16 years of age can work and lists hazardous occupations too dangerous for young workers to perform. Enforcement of the FLSA’s child labor provisions is handled by the Wage and Hour Division of the Department’s Employment Standards Administration.According to the Ohio and Federal Labor Law poster, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) sets wage, hours worked, and safety requirements for minors (individuals under age 18) working in jobs covered by the law. The rules vary depending upon the particular age of the minor and the particular job involved. As a general rule, the FLSA sets 14 years of age as the minimum age for employment, and limits the number of hours worked by minors under the age of 16.

Also, the FLSA generally prohibits the employment of a minor in work declared hazardous by the Secretary of Labor (for example, work involving excavation, driving, and the operation of many types of power-driven equipment). Each state also has its own laws relating to employment, including the employment of minors. If state law and the FLSA overlap, the law that is more protective of the minor will apply. Child labor laws vary from state to state. Please consult your state department of labor for this information.

Nonagricultural employers must also post the Minimum Wage Poster listing minimum age requirements in a prominent place at the worksite.

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