Changes to Youth Employment in Logging: New Rules for 16- and 17-Year-Olds.
This bill aims to amend child labor laws to allow 16- and 17-year-olds to work in certain timber harvesting operations. This means that young people in this age group could perform jobs considered hazardous if they are employed by a company owned by their parent or guardian. These changes could open new employment opportunities for young people in the forestry industry, but also raise questions about workplace safety.
Key points
Allows 16- and 17-year-olds to work for timber harvesting companies, even in occupations deemed hazardous.
The exemption from child labor laws applies only when the employer is the teenager's parent or legal guardian.
The bill defines "timber harvesting employer" and "mechanized timber harvesting employer," covering a wide range of forestry activities.
Status:
Introduced
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