Arkansas Child Labor in Agriculture & Farming
Child labor laws on Arkansas 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.
Arkansas Agricultural Child Labor Age Restrictions
According to Arkansas 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 Arkansas
An employment certificate is required by Arkansas state law for minors working in agriculture under the age of 16. No age certification is required for minors working in agriculture under Arkansas laws.Arkansas Agricultural Child Labor Restrictions on Working Hours
Maximum Working Hours for Minors Under 16
16 year olds can work up to 8 hours a day and 48 hours per week, and 17 year olds may work up to 10 hours per day and 54 hours per week.
Arkansas specifies the following as the maximum days per week in which a minor under 16 can perform agricultural work: If under 18 years old, 6 days per week may be worked.
Nightwork Regulations for Minors Under 16
Nightwork is prohibited for minors under age 16 during the following time windows: 7 p.m. (9 p.m. before non-schoolday) to 6 a.m. 11 p.m. before schoolday to 6 a.m., for ages 16 and 17
Prohibited Hazardous Agricultural Occupations for Minors
Arkansas specifies no specific agriculture hazardous occupations. Those of general application for under 16 are considered as covering agriculture where applicable (such as working with unguarded belts and adjustable belts)
Other Arkansas Child Labor Laws
In addition to laws specifically regulating minors employed in the agricultural industry, Arkansas law has a variety of regulations that cover child labor in general. To learn more, see Arkansas child labor laws.
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