This booklet gives general information on the provisions of the Labor Law and other laws governing the employment of minors in New York state. The legal provisions discussed in summary form in the booklet are contained in several different federal and state laws. The document describes provisions governing school attendance, minimum working age,…

THE MIGRATORY FARM LABOR FORCE IN THE UNITED STATES IS GENERALLY COMPOSED OF UNDEREMPLOYED WORKERS WHO ARE PRIMARILY FROM THE NEGRO, SPANISH-AMERICAN, AND INDIAN MINORITY GROUPS OF RURAL AREAS. THESE WORKERS MIGRATE IN SEARCH OF EMPLOYMENT BECAUSE OF THEIR LOW EARNING POTENTIAL IN THEIR HOME AREAS. ALTHOUGH THEY HELP SATISFY THE CRITICAL DEMAND…

Prepared by an attorney, this guide is intended for school personnel involved in the work placement of students. Pertinent youth employment laws are condensed and interpreted, providing a reference guide for both school personnel and employers. Information is provided about the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, the Hittle Juvenile Employment Act,…

In an effort to stimulate discussion and provide a tool for policymakers and practitioners in developing effective child-centered programs that protect children from hazardous and exploitative labor, this paper examines ways in which work can contribute to, as well as harm, children's development; it also aims to provide a conceptual framework for…

A comprehensive analysis of child labor and government responsiveness was undertaken for the past 10 years, based on interviews, surveys, and questionnaires of officials in all 50 states, extensive library research, and reviews of legal, demographic, economic, public health, and other literature. Some of the highlights of the research findings are…

This report details a situation analysis of children working in football stitching around Sialkot, Pakistan. The analysis (1) examined the reasons that children work and the probable impact of eradicating children's involvement and phasing out home-based production and (2) determined a baseline for monitoring changes in children's and families'…

In its report accompanying the 1974 amendments to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Senate Labor Committee concluded that in general child labor in agriculture was physically and mentally detrimental to the health and well-being of participating children, acting as a social depressant, stunting their intellectual growth and capacity, and…

Probes the rise in juvenile incarceration in the United States during the 1890s to 1920s and the trend toward privatization of juvenile detention centers. Develops a political model that focuses on the politics of national charities movement and on the variations among the different states regarding the building of youth facilities. (NL)

This review examines refractions of children's rights in development practice from an anthropological point of view and considers the case of young domestic girls working in Abidjan. The author argues that child labour legislation and the children's rights perspective in Abidjan is permeated by patriarchal values that mask the exploitation of work…

This guide for work-based learning, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and the North Carolina Wage and Hours Act is designed to serve employers, educators, agency placement staff, labor organizations, and all those involved in school-to-work initiatives by helping them to understand a variety of issues related to students in the workplace. Based…

Michigan's 9-member Task Force on Migrant Labor, established in 1969, was charged by the governor (1) to develop and provide for carrying out more effective ways to coordinate the functions of state government, to better utilize available resources, and to enforce existing laws; (2) to determine whether existing law in this field is adequate or…

Context: Little is known about substance use, work characteristics, and injuries of youth from migrant farmworker families. Some evidence suggests that migrant youth may be at greater risk for substance use and work-related injuries than nonmigrant youth. Purpose: The aim of this study is to compare substance use, employment, and injury data from…

In a response to a Congressional request, this report presents information and statistics on child labor in agriculture. Specifically, the report examines: (1) the extent and prevalence of child labor in agriculture, (2) the legislative protections available to children working in agriculture, (3) the enforcement of these protections as they apply…

This booklet gives general information on the provisions of the laws relating to the work force of New York State. Presented in a question-and-answer format, the booklet provides information on the following laws: minimum wages, prevailing wage rate, payment of wages, hours of work--meal periods, employment of minors, industrial homework,…

Intended as a guide for vocational educators to incorporate the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (1970) and the requirements of various Pennsylvania safety and health regulations with their cooperative vocational programs, the first chapter of this document presents the legal implications of these safety and health…