New Jersey Child Labor in Agriculture & Farming
Child labor laws on New Jersey 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.
New Jersey Agricultural Child Labor Age Restrictions
According to New Jersey 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 12.Minor Employment Certificate Requirements in New Jersey
An employment certificate is required by New Jersey state law for minors working in agriculture under the age of 16. No age certification is required for minors working in agriculture under New Jersey laws.New Jersey Agricultural Child Labor Restrictions on Working Hours
Maximum Working Hours for Minors Under 16
Up to 10 hours may be worked a day.
New Jersey specifies the following as the maximum days per week in which a minor under 16 can perform agricultural work: 6
Nightwork Regulations for Minors Under 16
New Jersey does not specify any time windows in which minors under 16 are prohibited to work.
Prohibited Hazardous Agricultural Occupations for Minors
New Jersey specifies a few agricultural hazardous occupations for employees under 18 , and employees under 16.
Other New Jersey Child Labor Laws
In addition to laws specifically regulating minors employed in the agricultural industry, New Jersey law has a variety of regulations that cover child labor in general. To learn more, see New Jersey child labor laws.
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