Harrisburg, PA – Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Secretary Jennifer Berrier today reminded Pennsylvania employers of their responsibilities under the commonwealth's Child Labor Act enforced by L&I to protect child workers from exploitation and dangerous working conditions. Berrier also urged members of the public to report suspected child labor violations to the department's Bureau of Labor Law Compliance (BLLC) for investigation.
"The protections of child labor laws in this country are just as relevant today as they were in 1938 when the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) first prohibited the employment of children in dangerous occupations," Berrier said. "Labor market dynamics change over time, but the fundamental responsibility of employers to follow the law and protect workers under age 18 will not. L&I will continue to support employers who offer teenagers 14 and older the opportunity to gain valuable job skills and earn a paycheck. However, we will continue to hold accountable employers who exploit the vulnerability of young workers in violation of the law and common sense."
Pennsylvania's Child Labor Act protects the health, safety, and welfare of minors employed in the commonwealth by limiting employment in certain establishments, restricting the hours of work, regulating work conditions, and requiring work permits for children hired to fill a position. The BLLC investigates possible violations of the Child Labor Act and accepts complaints from...
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