What does the Child labor law index cover?
Explore minimum age, work permit, school day, hour, night work, and occupation restrictions for workers under 18.
United States directory
Child Labor Laws by State
Explore minimum age, work permit, school day, hour, night work, and occupation restrictions for workers under 18.
Directory reviewed
41 policy guides39 state and district jurisdictions41 city or special rules
Directory
Choose a state, city, or policy
Start with the statewide guide, then check every city or special rule listed for the work location.
41 matching guides in 39 jurisdictions
State and local coverage
AL
Alabama
1 guide
AZ
Arizona
1 guide
AR
Arkansas
1 guide
CT
Connecticut
1 guide
FL
Florida
1 guide
GA
Georgia
1 guide
HI
Hawaii
1 guide
ID
Idaho
1 guide
IN
Indiana
1 guide
IA
Iowa
1 guide
KS
Kansas
1 guide
KY
Kentucky
1 guide
LA
Louisiana
1 guide
MD
Maryland
1 guide
MA
Massachusetts
3 guides
MI
Michigan
1 guide
MN
Minnesota
1 guide
MS
Mississippi
1 guide
MO
Missouri
1 guide
MT
Montana
1 guide
NE
Nebraska
1 guide
NV
Nevada
1 guide
NH
New Hampshire
1 guide
NJ
New Jersey
1 guide
NC
North Carolina
1 guide
ND
North Dakota
1 guide
OH
Ohio
1 guide
OK
Oklahoma
1 guide
OR
Oregon
1 guide
PA
Pennsylvania
1 guide
SC
South Carolina
1 guide
SD
South Dakota
1 guide
TN
Tennessee
1 guide
VT
Vermont
1 guide
VA
Virginia
1 guide
WA
Washington
1 guide
WV
West Virginia
1 guide
WI
Wisconsin
1 guide
WY
Wyoming
1 guide
What the rule means
The short answer
Federal and state child labor rules can both apply. When the standards differ, employers generally need to follow the rule that provides greater protection to the young worker.
Compare these fields
- Minimum age and required certificates
- School day and nonschool hour limits
- Night work restrictions
- Prohibited occupations and equipment
Operations checklist
Put the rule into practice
- 01Verify age and retain required certificates.
- 02Attach school day and night limits to availability.
- 03Block prohibited roles, tasks, and equipment.
- 04Review federal and state rules before assigning work.
Official sources
Confirm before acting
Rules and effective dates change. Check the responsible agency or counsel before making an employment decision.
Common questions
Using this directory
How do I know which Child labor law rules apply?
Start with the place where the employee performs work. Review the statewide rule and any city, county, industry, employer size, or worker classification rule listed for that location.
When was this directory updated?
This directory was reviewed on September 4, 2026. Individual policy rows also show the stored update date for that record.
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This resource is provided for product education and operational planning only. It is not legal advice and should be reviewed with counsel before relying on it for employment decisions.
