What happens when a teen would break the Texas Labor Law?

Answer 1

In Texas, if a teen violates labor laws, it's usually the employer who faces the consequences, not the minor. Employers can be fined up to $10,000 per violation by the Texas Workforce Commission!

Most common issues include working too many hours, doing hazardous jobs, or working without the proper permits. If a teen is found working in violation of these laws, the employer might have to terminate them to stay compliant.

For teens, it won’t lead to legal trouble, but it could mean losing their job and affecting future employment opportunities. Texas has strict rules, especially for those under 16, to ensure school and health aren't compromised.

Answer 2

Labor laws are meant to protect the minor. The employer is violating the labor law not the employee. All labor law violations should be reported to your state's department of labor.

Answer 3

Labor law's general purpose is to protect the employee. Employers break child labor laws not employees. Report any labor law violations to your state's Department of labor.

Answer 4

If a teen breaks the law and the teen is not 18 the charges are going on the employer or the gaurdains or the minor.