Chapter 181A — Child Labor Standards Act

181A.01 Citation This chapter may be cited as the Minnesota Child Labor Standards Act. 181A.02 Purpose The purpose of this chapter is to protect minors from employment that is hazardous, harmful to their well-being, or … 181A.03 Definitions Defines key terms including minor (under age 18), employer, employ, and school hours as used in the child labor law. 181A.04 Minimum Age and Maximum Hours Sets minimum age and maximum hour requirements for employing minors. Children under 14 generally cannot be employed. … 181A.05 Employment Certificates Employers must obtain an employment certificate before hiring a minor under age 16. The certificate verifies the minor's … 181A.06 Age Certificates Employers may request an age certificate for any minor employee to verify their age. Minors and their parents can obtain … 181A.07 Exemptions Certain types of employment are exempt from some child labor restrictions, including work in agriculture, domestic … 181A.08 Powers and Duties of the Department The Department of Labor and Industry enforces child labor laws, conducts investigations, and can issue orders requiring … 181A.09 Power to Make Rules The commissioner of the Department of Labor and Industry has authority to adopt rules to implement and enforce child … 181A.10 Judicial Review Persons affected by orders of the commissioner under this chapter can seek judicial review in district court. 181A.11 Agricultural Employment Sets specific rules for minors employed in agriculture, including age restrictions for operating certain farm equipment … 181A.112 Data on Individuals Who Are Minors Data about minors collected during child labor investigations is classified as private data under the Minnesota … 181A.115 Prohibited Employment Relating to Presence of Liquor Minors under age 18 cannot work in areas where liquor is served unless they are employed as musicians, busboys, … 181A.116 Operation of Lawn Care Equipment Establishes specific rules for minors operating lawn care equipment, including minimum age requirements and safety … 181A.12 Penalties Violations of child labor laws are misdemeanors. Employers who violate the law face fines, and repeat violations carry … 181A.13 Compensation for Internet Content Creation Establishes requirements for the compensation and protection of minors who create content for social media and internet …