Major increase in penalties and rights for child labor victims.
This bill significantly strengthens protections against illegal child labor by dramatically increasing fines for employers who violate the law. Crucially, it grants children harmed by these violations the right to sue the employer directly for substantial damages, up to $250,000. The law also establishes new programs to help businesses prevent violations and ensures penalties increase annually with inflation.
Key points
Children harmed by illegal labor practices can now sue employers directly for up to $250,000 in compensatory and punitive damages.
Maximum civil fines for child labor violations are increased significantly, reaching over $600,000 for severe or repeated offenses.
New federal grants will fund education and training programs to help employers avoid breaking child labor laws.
A National Advisory Committee on Child Labor will be established to advise on prevention and enforcement.
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