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Are the child Labor laws the same in every state?
No, see the link below for the US Dept. of Labor's state by state laws regarding child labor.
When is the Child Labor Laws of US?
Congress included child labor restrictions in the FAir LAbor Standards ACt in 1935.
Is it illegal for companies in the US to use child labor overseas?
It depends on the country where they use child labor, and what kind of rules the country has about it. If the laws don't let you use child labor then the company is using children illegally.
What is the history of child labor in America?
It started when Samuel Slater brought the US the invention of the textile machine from England. He needed easy, cheap labor for his factories. Since there were no laws about child labor back then, he could make children (generally ages 8-15) work under harsh conditions for long hours and extremely low pay. Reformers like Mother Jones and Jane Addams pushed for child labor laws, and eventually those laws came to pass. Now, the law is that a child cannot work for more than 8 hours a day, and that the workplace must have safety rules/regulations.
Who invented child labor laws?
The current Child Labor Laws in the United States were enacted by Franklin Delano Roosevelt in 1938. US presidents do not enact laws, they merely "see that the laws are faithfully executed". Congress and state legislatures enact laws.
What jobs are not allowed for students below the age of 18?
Each state has it's own laws and regulation applying to child labor. See the link below for the US Dept. of Labor which has links to every state's child labor site.
Is there child labor you the US?
no
What are the basic employment laws in the US?
Some of the basic employment laws in the United States of America is the Fair Labor Standard Acts which controls how much employees are paid from the employer and also Child Labor Laws that dictate how young a teen is able to work.
What secondary bodies pass laws in US?
The US state legislatures can pass laws applicable in their own states.
Who were the leaders in the movement to regulate or eliminate child labor in the us?
Key leaders in the movement to regulate or eliminate child labor in the U.S. included activists like Lewis Hine, a photographer whose images highlighted the harsh realities of child labor, and Florence Kelley, a reformer who advocated for labor laws and founded the National Child Labor Committee. Additionally, organizations like the National Consumers League, led by Kelley, played a significant role in raising public awareness and pushing for legislative reforms. Their efforts contributed to the eventual passage of child labor laws in the early 20th century.
Is their a job in South Carolina for an 11 year old?
Because of child labor laws no one will hire an 11 year old anywhere in the US
When did Child Labor Started in the US?
What majot events happened during Child Labor? When? Where?
