US Department of Labor announces publication of final child labor rules for non-agricultural work

Department now to begin review of child labor in agriculture regulations

WASHINGTON, May 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the publication of final regulations updating protections for young employees in non-agricultural work for the 21st century economy.

"Today's regulations protect young employees from dangerous machines and tools, excessive work hours and other hazards at work," said Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis. "These rules incorporate recommendations from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and take a common sense approach to keeping young workers safe from harm."

The new regulations give employers clear notice that there are certain jobs children are simply not allowed to perform.  They also expand opportunities for young workers to gain safe, positive work experience in fields such as advertising, teaching, banking and information technology, as well as through school-supervised work-study programs.

"With the completion of these rules, I have asked my staff to turn their attention to strengthening the regulatory protections for children working in agriculture," added Secretary Solis.  "We cannot put a price on the health and safety of a child, or on the value of a positive work experience. This Labor Department will not rest in our efforts to ensure health, safety and opportunity for every worker in America."

U.S. Department of Labor releases are accessible on the Internet at http://www.dol.gov.  The information in this news release will be made available in alternate format (large print, Braille, audio tape or disc) from the COAST office upon request.  Please specify which news release when placing your request at 202-693-7828 or TTY 202-693-7755.  The Labor Department is committed to providing America's employers and employees with easy access to understandable information on how to comply with its laws and regulations.  For more information, please visit http://www.dol.gov/compliance.

SOURCE U.S. Department of Labor

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