BOSTON — Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell and representatives from the immigrant, education and business communities, gathered today to build public awareness surrounding workplace protections for migrant and other vulnerable children in Massachusetts and speak to the Office’s ongoing efforts to thwart poor working conditions and exploitation of youth and vulnerable communities.
“As a community, we must ensure our young people are working in safe and healthy environments,” said Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell. “Whether it be for a summer job or year-round, younger workers – particularly those in low-income, immigrant communities and communities of color – are vulnerable to poorer working conditions and exploitation. The Attorney General’s Office cannot do this hard work alone, so I’m proud of the diverse partnership we have built to tackle this critical issue and build trust and relationships in the communities most impacted.”
AG Campbell’s Fair Labor Division enforces the laws that govern youth employment and works actively to prevent workplace violations. The child labor laws include restrictions on both the occupations in which minors may be employed, as well as the hours they may work. The laws also require employers to ensure that teens have proper work permits prior to beginning work and that employers post all minors’ work schedules in the workplace.
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