Source: https://virginiarules.org/virginia-rules/child-labor-laws
Timestamp: 2019-04-24 12:18:53+00:00

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Does Virginia have laws about child labor?
Yes. Child labor laws are contained in the Code of Virginia § 40.1-78 to § 40.1-116. In general, child labor laws are intended to protect the health and safety of children, to prevent exploitation, and to ensure that work does not interfere with their educational opportunities.
There are also state regulations that define hazardous occupations and govern the employment of minors in various types of occupations. The regulations are contained in Title 16 of the Virginia Administrative Code.
How does someone get an employment certificate?
cannot work in certain jobs considered to be unhealthy, unwholesome, or dangerous.
The Virginia Department of Labor and Industry has an automated, employment certificate process. Children and their parents no longer need to apply for an employment certificate at their school, but can apply online at http://www.doli.virginia.gov.
Minors under the age of 16 must obtain an employment certificate before their first day of employment.
What is the difference between a vacation or part-time certificate and a work-training certificate?
Are there jobs that don’t require an employment certificate?
This depends on the type of job you want.
participate with a volunteer rescue squad.
if between 12 and 18, work as a page or clerk for the Virginia General Assembly.
on the beach handling beach equipment.
Minors 16 and 17 of age are not required to obtain an employment certificate and are permitted to hold many other types of jobs. They are, however, barred from working in certain particularly hazardous jobs.
In what places or occupations are those under 16 not permitted to work?
What types of work is someone under 18 not allowed to do?
Virginia Child Labor Laws (Code of Virginia Title 40.1) prohibit the employment of persons under 18 years of age in any occupation determined to be hazardous or detrimental to an employee’s health.
as a driver or helper on a truck or commercial vehicle with more than two axles.
At what age can someone be a lifeguard?
At 15 you can be a lifeguard at a pool. You must be 16 or older to be a lifeguard at a beach. (Code of Virginia § 40.1-100 (B)(2)) An employment certificate is required and you must also meet Red Cross or similar certification requirements.
What hours are minors allowed to work?
For those age 14 or 15, work hours depend on school schedule, day of the week, and occupation.
activities for a volunteer rescue squad.
What rules are there about working in a store or restaurant where alcohol is served?
Are there any restrictions on driving by employees under 18 years of age?
the driving is done during daylight hours.
the transporting at any time of more than three passengers, including the employees of the employer.
What are the requirements for minors under the age of 18 to participate in volunteer fire fighting?
Under Code of Virginia § 40.1-79.1, minors who are at least 16 may participate fully in all activities of a volunteer fire company, if they have obtained Level One firefighter certification and have their parents’ or guardian’s permission, and if there is a town, city, or county ordinance in place permitting persons 16 years of age and older to participate under these circumstances.
For more information about the Level One firefighter certification visit the Virginia Department of Fire Programs website.
When employing minors, what responsibilities do employers have?
Code of Virginia § 40.1-103 makes it illegal for an employer to endanger the life or health of a child. This means that an employer cannot put you in a situation that can endanger your life, health, or morals, or cause you to be overworked, tormented, or cruelly treated.
In addition to these civil penalties, criminal penalties are prescribed under a law on cruelty and injuries to children. Code of Virginia § 40.1-103 makes it unlawful for any person employing or having the custody of any child willfully or negligently to cause or permit the life of such child to be endangered or the health of such child to be injured, or willfully or negligently to cause or permit such child to be placed in a situation that its life, health, or morals may be endangered, or cause or permit such child to be overworked, tortured, tormented, mutilated, beaten, or cruelly treated. Any person violating this section shall be guilty of a Class 6 felony. This provision is enforced by the appropriate local Commonwealth’s Attorney.
It is important to note that even when an employer is in compliance with Virginia law, the employer may nevertheless be in violation of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act. Employers who are covered by federal law must insure that they are in compliance with federal as well as Virginia law.
Information about federal laws and rules on child labor is available from the Wage and Hour Division of the United States Department of Labor website.

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