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

By, Muhd. Faizan

Date - 24/09/2023

Credit - Gettyimages

Arkansas

Arkansas weakened its child labor laws in 2023 by eliminating the requirement for work permits for children under 16.

Credit - Gettyimages

Iowa

Iowa weakened its child labor laws in 2023 by raising the maximum number of hours that 14- and 15-year-olds can work per week.

Credit - Pexels

New Hampshire

16- and 17-year-olds in New Hampshire can now work up to 48 hours per week during the summer months.

Credit - Gettyimages

New Jersey

Advocates for child labor protections argue that these changes put children at risk of physical injury, emotional harm, and educational disruption.

Credit - Gettyimages

Missouri

The potential consequences of weakening child labor laws in Missouri are serious, and it is important to be aware of the risks before making a decision.

Credit - Gettyimages

Nebraska

Nebraska is considering weakening its child labor laws by raising the maximum number of hours that 14- and 15-year-olds can work per week.

Credit - Gettyimages

Ohio

Ohio is considering weakening its child labor laws by allowing 14- and 15-year-olds to work until 9 p.m. during the school year.

Credit - Gettyimages

South Dakota

South Dakota is considering weakening its child labor laws by raising the maximum number of hours that 14- and 15-year-olds can work per week.

Credit - Pexels

Utah

Utah weakened its child labor laws in 2023 by raising the maximum number of hours that 16- and 17-year-olds can work per week from 40 to 48 hours during the summer months.

Credit - Gettyimages

Wyoming

Wyoming weakened its child labor laws in 2023 by raising the maximum number of hours that 16- and 17-year-olds can work per week from 40 to 48 hours.

Credit - Pexels

Top 10 Most Affordable Mountain Towns In Colorado USA In 2023

Credit - Gettyimages