The Child Labor Prevention Act

The Child Labor Prevention Act is a law that aims to protect young workers by setting standards for employment. It restricts the types of jobs and the hours children and adolescents can work to ensure their safety, health, and education are prioritized. The law typically applies to minors under 18 and helps prevent them from taking on hazardous jobs or working in ways that could interfere with their schooling and development. Overall, it’s designed to support safe, fair, and age-appropriate work opportunities for young people.