ALBANY, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) recently announced the kickoff of a new public service campaign to inform young New Yorkers of their rights in the workplace after recent increases in child labor violations. This comes in response to a significant increase in child labor violations throughout the United States, as reported by the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL). New York State is no exception, with NYSDOL seeing a 68 percent increase in violations in 2022 compared to the previous year.
NYSDOL’s public service campaign aims to educate young workers about their rights and protections, while reminding employers about their responsibilities in hiring youth workers under state and federal labor law. This initiative will feature a multi-platform digital and social campaign
“As we see a rise in child labor violations, we are acting quickly to ensure young people know their rights and are protected in the workplace,” New York State Department of Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon said in a recent news release from the state. “Violating labor laws is unacceptable, and it’s particularly egregious when it involves vulnerable workers who are just entering the world of work. This campaign will be essential to empowering and protecting New York’s workforce, and we are proud to lead the way.”
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