Georgia Child Labor Laws Reflecting the atmosphere of the 19th century, Georgia’s first child labor law was signed in 1854, limiting all white persons under the age of 21 in the cotton, woolen, and manufacturing industry to the working hours of sunrise and sunset “with the usual and customary time for meals.” In 1878, the Georgia …
Florida Child Labor Laws Early efforts at child labor laws in Florida began at the turn of the century, but these laws were ignored until the National Child Labor Committee assisted in passing more effective legislation in 1913. The Child Labor Program of the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) is currently responsible for …
Delaware Child Labor Laws Delaware was the first state in the Union and the first to ratify the United States Constitution. With the longstanding importance of agriculture in the New England states, Delaware was one of the last states to establish a child labor law in 1915. Agriculture remains exempt from restrictions on minors working with …
Connecticut Child Labor Laws As one of the first states in the U.S., Connecticut followed with other New England states in employing children in factories because they were considered easier to manage and cheaper than adult laborers. However, in 1813, Connecticut became the first state to pass a child labor law, requiring employers to provide schooling …
Colorado Child Labor Laws Colorado child labor laws began in the late 1800’s in the mining industry with the passage of the Colorado Youth Employment Opportunity Act (CYEOA) in 1887. Colorado does not require a work permit, but does require an age verification. Current CYEOA guidelines do not apply to those involved in school work and …
California Child Labor Laws Child labor laws had their origin in California during the late 1800’s in the field of agriculture. With California being a major base for the entertainment industry, California has more legislation regarding minors working in the entertainment than other states. Youth 15-18 must have a specific work permit for the entertainment industry …