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Thursday, May 7, 2026

Conflicting Trends in Child Labor Laws Send Mixed Messages to ... - Law.com

The Biden administration recently announced an initiative to investigate and enforce violations of existing federal child labor laws. But a handful of states have moved in the other direction, taking steps to alter restrictions on child labor in order to expand the ability of children to work outside of school.

With often competing requirements at the state and federal level, employers seeking to avoid liability for child labor issues need to monitor ongoing developments and comply with the most restrictive law that applies to their business.

The Federal Crackdown

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