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Top 10 States Weaken Child Labor Laws In United States In 2023

By, Muhd. Faizan

Date - 04/09/2023

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Arkansas

Arkansas recently weakened its child labor laws by removing the work permit requirement for 14- and 15-year-olds.

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Iowa

Iowa recently weakened their child labor laws by making it easier for young people to work longer hours and in more dangerous occupations.

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New Jersey

New Jersey recently weakened its child labor laws by allowing 14- and 15-year-olds to work up to 50 hours per week during the summer months.

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New Hampshire

New Hampshire recently weakened its child labor laws by lowering the age at which minors can bus tables where alcohol is served from 15 to 14.

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Missouri

Missouri recently weakened its child labor laws by eliminating the work permit requirement for 14- and 15-year-olds.

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Ohio

Ohio recently weakened its child labor laws by allowing 14- and 15-year-olds to work until 9:00 p.m. during the school year with parental permission.

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South Dakota

South Dakota recently weakened its child labor laws by allowing 14- and 15-year-olds to work up to 8 hours per day and 40 hours per week during the school year.

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Tennessee

Tennessee recently weakened its child labor laws by allowing 16- and 17-year-olds to work in restaurants that derive more than a quarter of their revenue from alcohol.

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Texas

Texas recently weakened its child labor laws by allowing 14- and 15-year-olds to work in more hazardous occupations, such as manufacturing and agriculture.

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Utah

Utah recently weakened its child labor laws by allowing 14- and 15-year-olds to work up to 40 hours per week during the school year.

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