Child Labor: Kentucky
Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.
Author: Allen S. Kinzer, Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP
Summary
- Kentucky law imposes additional restrictions and regulations on child labor beyond the federal laws regarding employment of minors.
- Minors are restricted in the occupations in which they may work and in the hours during which they may work. See Prohibited Occupations and Hours of Work.
- Kentucky law requires that minors be provided meal and rest breaks under certain conditions. See Break Periods.
- Employers must maintain proof of age for employees under 18 years of age. See Proof of Age.
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