Illinois Child Labor in Agriculture & Farming
Child labor laws on Illinois 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.
Illinois only has a minimum age for performing agricultural labor.
Illinois Agricultural Child Labor Age Restrictions
According to Illinois state law, the minimum age at which a minor may work in agriculture during school hours is 12. The minimum age at which a minor may work in agriculture outside of school hours is 10.Minor Employment Certificate Requirements in Illinois
No employment certificate is required for minors working in agriculture under Illinois laws. No age certification is required for minors working in agriculture under Illinois laws.Illinois Agricultural Child Labor Restrictions on Working Hours
Maximum Working Hours for Minors Under 16
Illinois law does not specify any limitations on maximum working hours for minors under 16 who are engaged in agricultural work.
Illinois 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
Illinois does not specify any time windows in which minors under 16 are prohibited to work.
Prohibited Hazardous Agricultural Occupations for Minors
Illinois does not specify any specific prohibited hazardous occupations for minors engaged in agricultural work. However, Federal child labor regulations do specify such prohibited occupations.
Other Illinois Child Labor Laws
In addition to laws specifically regulating minors employed in the agricultural industry, Illinois law has a variety of regulations that cover child labor in general. To learn more, see Illinois child labor laws.
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