Wyoming Child Labor Laws Early Wyoming history reflects coal mining as an important industry. In 1885, legislation was passed limiting the age of children from working in the mines to age 14, although parents often altered their birth certificate, so boys as young as five or six were sometimes employed there. Child Labor Laws in Wyoming For …
Wisconsin Child Labor Laws Wisconsin’s first child labor regulation instituted a penalty for any employer compelling any minor under 18 to work more than eight hours per day in any factory or workshop. There was also a penalty for any employer permitting any minor under 14 to work more than 10 hours per day. Child Labor …
West Virginia Child Labor Laws Coal mining has long been a major industry in West Virginia with children being employed frequently. As late as 1906, 12 year old boys were legally permitted to work in the mines by day or night for as many hours as the owner chose to have them work, although nine and …
Virginia Child Labor Laws The first permanent English settlement was in Jamestown, Virginia. Throughout its history, Virginia has been the center of tobacco farming with minors playing a significant role in agricultural work. Early child labor laws were enacted to address this issue. Child Labor Laws in Virginia For Minors Under 14Virginia Child Labor Laws are administered …
Vermont Child Labor Laws As one of the New England States, Vermont grew through agriculture and the development of small self-sufficient communities, relying on entire families for their success. Children workers played a major role in this process. Child labor laws were established around the beginning of the 1900’s to oversee this area. Child Labor Laws …
Utah Child Labor Laws The history of Utah reflects religious conflict in the 1800’s and the tendency for many citizens to show “hostility toward book learning.” Public secondary education did not begin until around 1890, leaving minors to quit school and go to work. Early child labor laws were initiated to address this situation. Child Labor …