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Child Labor in U.S. History
1836 Early answers.com propose state minimum age laws
Union members at the National Trades' Union Convention make the first formal, public proposal recommending that states establish minimum ages for factory work
1836 First state child labor law
Massachusetts requires children under 15 working in factories to attend school at least 3 months/year
1842 States begin limiting children's work days
Massachusetts limits children's work days to 10 hours; other states soon pass similar laws but most of these laws are not consistently enforced
1938 Federal regulation of child labor achieved in Fair Labor Standards Act
For the first time, minimum ages of employment and hours of work for children are regulated by federal law. By: answers.com
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Child labor laws in jacksonville fl?
The labor laws is 18 to start a buisness. i think that this is ridiculesness
Does Texas have child labor laws?
To the best of my knowledge, every state has child labor laws. There are also federal child labor laws. To find Texas' child labor laws, google 'Texas statutes, labor code, chapter 51'
Which state did not have child labor laws in 1914?
which state did not have child labor laws in 1914?
Why did child labor laws start?
So children would not have to be like adults. (work) For so little. :(
Do you get paid for child labor laws?
No
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.
What are labor laws?
Labor laws include the number of hours a person may work, when overtime is paid, when a strike is allowed, and child labor laws.
What were the benefits of child labor?
cheap labor. and less kids in schools. personally i am quite fond of child labor laws.
When is the Child Labor Laws of US?
Congress included child labor restrictions in the FAir LAbor Standards ACt in 1935.
When did child labor laws end?
never
Do Tennessee has child labor laws?
yes
Who do the child labor laws protect?
Children!
