Child Protection in Agriculture: New Work Rules and Penalties
This act aims to enhance the protection of children working in agriculture by introducing stricter rules regarding age, working hours, and employment conditions. It redefines child labor, increases penalties for violations, and mandates reporting of accidents, illnesses, and deaths of young workers. The goal is to improve children's safety and health and prevent their exploitation in hazardous jobs.
Key points
Introduces new, stricter age limits for children working in agriculture, with exceptions for work on their own family farm.
Significantly increases financial penalties for employers violating child labor laws, especially in cases of serious injury, illness, or death.
Imposes a requirement on employers to report serious accidents, illnesses, and deaths of agricultural workers under 18 years of age.
Prohibits the employment of children under 18 in pesticide handling, deeming it particularly hazardous.
Status:
Expired
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