About Child Labor Section
The Child Labor Section enforces the Child Labor Act and investigates possible violations concerning minors. This section issues and monitors work permits and age certificates issued by the schools to assure compliance. In addition, the section is responsible for notifying school officials of applicable laws and making presentations to students and employers. The Child Labor Section continues to work in partnership with the USDOL to expand the leverage of its enforcement and education initiatives. Education serves to promote voluntary compliance by informing employers, educators, young workers, and their parents about the child labor laws so that they may make informed decisions about when and where young workers should work.
Informational Brochures and Links
THE NEW RULES FOR THE CHILDREN IN THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY WENT INTO EFFECT JUNE 30, 2008
How to find NM Child Labor Law
You can look up the New Mexico statues (the law) on-line at http://www.conwaygreene.com/NewMexico.htm . Put your mouse over "New Mexico" on the tool bar and then select "Search On-line Statutes." Click the "I agree" button on the next page. Click the folder next to "New Mexico Statutes..." Now click "Statutory Chapters in New Mexico." Click on Chapter 50 and then on Article 6. Note sections 18 and 19 related to Child Labor.
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