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Harrisburg, PA – As summer break approaches and teenagers seek employment opportunities, Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Acting Secretary Nancy Walker is reminding workers under the age of 18 of the protections afforded to them by law and is encouraging employers across Pennsylvania to familiarize themselves with Pennsylvania's Child Labor ActOpens In A New Window to ensure they are in full compliance or face potential consequences.
"As businesses are turning more and more to our young workers to fill job vacancies, it's crucial that we reiterate this point: unlawful employment of young workers will not be tolerated and may result in potential fines and enforcement actions," said Walker. "Remember, they are not just workers -- they're our kids -- and L&I remains committed to protecting them and holding bad actors accountable. We cannot allow profits to come before children's safety."
Pennsylvania's Child Labor Act, enforced by L&I's Bureau of Labor Law Compliance (BLLC), protects the health, safety, and welfare of minors employed in the Commonwealth by limiting employment in certain establishments and occupations, restricting the hours of work, regulating work conditions, and requiring work permits for children hired to fill a position. The Fair Labor Standards Act, also known as the federal child labor law, also applies in Pennsylvania. Where the laws overlap, the most protective...
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