Michigan Child Labor Laws Beginning in the 1840’s with the establishment of copper and iron mines and continued emphasis on agriculture, child labor was very prevalent.  Michigan was one of the last states to enact child labor legislation.  The Youth Employment Standards Act of 1978 established the current Michigan Child Labor Law.  Child Labor Laws in

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Massachusetts Child Labor Laws Massachusetts was the first state to pass a Child Labor Law in 1836 requiring all children under 15 working in factories to attend school at least three months per year.  Today the Massachusetts Child Labor Law is administered by the Department of Labor Standards with an employment permit being required for all

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Maryland Child Labor Laws Prior to 1902, when a law preventing children under the age of 12 from working was passed, virtually all children in Maryland were subject to employment.  The Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation enforces the state child labor laws.  Child Labor Laws in Maryland For Minors Under 14​Currently, the Maryland Child labor

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Maine Child Labor Laws Maine first implemented child labor laws in 1847 during the Industrial Revolution to encourage education and prevent exploitation of children.  Today, the Child Labor Law is administered by the Maine Department of Labor and focuses on education and personal development. Child Labor Laws in Maine For Minors Under 14​Currently, Maine Child Labor Law

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Louisiana Child Labor Laws In Louisiana, the Child Labor Law is administered by the Louisiana Workforce Commission.  An employment permit is required for all minors under 18, except for federal training programs for children and positions in modeling, television, film, theater, music, and other performing arts.  Child Labor Laws in Louisiana For Minors Under 14​Currently, the Louisiana

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Kentucky Child Labor Laws There were no restrictions on employment of minors in Kentucky until 1902 when legislation was passed that made it illegal for children under the age of 14 to work without parental approval.  Child labor laws in Kentucky are established and enforced by the Kentucky Department of Labor.  Child Labor Laws in Kentucky For

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