Arizona Child Labor in Agriculture & Farming
Child labor laws on Arizona and Federal levels have special provisions that apply to minors working in the agricultural industry, including working as farm hands, harvesting fruit or vegetables, etc. In many states, agricultural child labor laws focus on safety and tend to be less restrictive in terms of working hours than general child labor regulations.
In most cases, agricultural child labor laws do not apply to children working on their family's farm. Many traditionally agricultural states have less restrictive child labor laws in this area.
Arizona Agricultural Child Labor Age Restrictions
According to Arizona state law, the minimum age at which a minor may work in agriculture during school hours is 16. The minimum age at which a minor may work in agriculture outside of school hours is 14.Minor Employment Certificate Requirements in Arizona
No employment certificate is required for minors working in agriculture under Arizona laws. No age certification is required for minors working in agriculture under Arizona laws.Arizona Agricultural Child Labor Restrictions on Working Hours
Maximum Working Hours for Minors Under 16
During a non-school period 8 hours can be worked a day and 40 hours per week, during a non school period 3 hours can be worked per day, and up to 18 per week.
Arizona does not specify any limitations on the number of days per week that can be worked by minors under 16 who are engaged in agricultural work.
Nightwork Regulations for Minors Under 16
Nightwork is prohibited for minors under age 16 during the following time windows: 9:30 p.m. (11 p.m. before non-schoolday) to 6 a.m.
Prohibited Hazardous Agricultural Occupations for Minors
Arizona law lists a similar list of hazardous occupations for workers under 16 as the one published by the Federal Department of Labor.
Other Arizona Child Labor Laws
In addition to laws specifically regulating minors employed in the agricultural industry, Arizona law has a variety of regulations that cover child labor in general. To learn more, see Arizona child labor laws.
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