{"id":2281,"date":"2019-05-09T22:08:55","date_gmt":"2019-05-09T22:08:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jacksonwhitelaw.com\/az-labor-employment-law\/?p=2281"},"modified":"2024-07-31T17:26:58","modified_gmt":"2024-07-31T17:26:58","slug":"arizona-child-labor-laws","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jacksonwhitelaw.com\/az-labor-employment-law\/blog\/arizona-child-labor-laws\/","title":{"rendered":"All About Arizona’s Child Labor Laws"},"content":{"rendered":"

Introduction To Child Labor<\/h2>\n

Looking to learn more about child labor laws in Arizona? Wondering whether there are restrictions on the amount of hours teenagers can work? When you aren\u2019t familiar with the federal or state rules on these matters, you might be breaking the law without even knowing it.<\/p>\n

Keeping up to date on the labor laws for high school students can help protect you against this.<\/p>\n

State vs Federal Child Labor Laws<\/h2>\n

Child labor laws exist to prevent employers from exploiting children in the workplace. Both individual states and the federal government have their own sets of laws regarding this topic. In each state, the appropriate organization will enforce the laws involving child labor.<\/p>\n

The Industrial Commission of AZ<\/h2>\n

In Arizona, the Industrial Commission of Arizona\u2019s Labor Department<\/a> is responsible for enforcing child labor laws and restrictions. This department ensures that underage employees aren\u2019t working too many hours on a daily or weekly basis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

These legal restrictions also prevent children from encountering hazardous or strenuous work conditions. If an employer breaks these laws, they\u2019ll face legal penalties.<\/p>\n

What if State and Federal Laws Conflict?<\/h2>\n

The Federal Fair Labor Standards Act<\/a> establishes child labor laws at a federal level. But the Labor Department previously mentioned has its own laws that may conflict, at times. If you\u2019re confused by a conflict in information between these laws, you may want to consult a legal professional<\/a> for clarification.<\/p>\n

Child Labor Laws According to Age<\/h2>\n

Child labor laws dictate how businesses may employ youth in the state of Arizona, including the types of jobs children can do and the hours and times of day they can work. Typically, children who are 13 years old or younger aren\u2019t allowed to work in the state. Here are some rules for other minors:<\/p>\n

Can You Work At 14 or 15 Years Old In Arizona?<\/h2>\n

Children who are 14 and 15 years old are allowed to work in a range of jobs in Arizona but there are limits on the number of hours they can work. This differs depending on whether school is in session or not.<\/p>\n

While school is in session, 14 and 15-year old children may work:<\/p>\n