Child Labor Regulations, Orders and Statements of Interpretation

Résumé

The Department of Labor (Department or DOL) is considering proposing revisions in the child labor regulations issued pursuant to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), 29 CFR part 570, which set forth the criteria for the permissible employment of minors under 18 years of age. In particular, subparts C and E of these regulations are under review. Subpart C (Child Labor Reg. 3) specifies permissible hours and time standards, as well as occupational limitations, for 14- and 15- year-old employees. Subpart E identifies occupations deemed particularly hazardous for, or detrimental to the health or well-being of, employees under 18 years of age. This advance notice of proposed rulemaking seeks the views of the public on needed changes to these regulations, and also with respect to other aspects of the regulations.