The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) of 1938 included provisions to ensure that when young people work, the work is safe. "Child labor" is any work carried out by minors under the age of 18 that jeopardizes their health, well-being or educational opportunities.
Join us in the effort to protect New York’s youth! NYSIF's PROTECT campaign provides essential resources to educate our policyholders, suppliers, contractors and employees so they may take an active role in preventing the use of child labor.
After a significant increase in the number of reports of child labor violations in New York State, Governor Kathy Hochul tasked the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) with strengthening its commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of youth workers. NYSIF commends the Governor's leadership in this effort.
NYSIF supports the safe and legal employment of minors. Youth all over New York State work in parks, grocery stores, camps, restaurants and more to gain skills and knowledge that become critical as they build careers.
The rules and regulations of hiring minors are clear: the hours a minor can work depends on the type of work and whether they’re attending school. See our resources below for more information.
Resources For Employers
- Publication: "PROTECT: Policyholder Resources on the Employment of Children and Teens" (NYSIF)
- Publication: "Laws Governing the Employment of Minors" (New York State Department of Labor)
- New York State Prohibited Occupations for Minors
- New York State Hours of Work for Minors
- New York State Printable Work Schedule for Employers Who Employ Minors
- New York State Department of Labor Child Labor Law Hub
- US Department of Labor National Strategic Enforcement Initiative on Child Labor
- US Department of Labor Youth & Young Worker Employment
- Economic Policy Institute Report on Increase in Oppressive Child Labor
Resources For Minors & Parents
- Know Your Rights! (New York State Department of Labor)
- New York State Working Papers (Required for all working minors under the age of 18)
- New York State Information for Child Performers
- New York State Prohibited Occupations for Minors
- New York State Hours of Work for Minors
- US Department of Labor Youth & Young Worker Employment
PROTECT in additional languages:
| يحمي | রক্ষা করুন | PROTÉGER |
| PWOTEJE | PROTEGGERE | 보호하다 |
| CHRONIĆ | ЗАЩИЩАТЬ | 保护 (保護) |
| PROTEGER | حفاظت کریں۔ | באַשיצן |