Is there information on the Internet about the federal child labor law standards?
Yes. There is an overview at: Federal Child Labor Law Overview The complete set of regulations (pdf) is at: Regulations Q: If a family wants to employ their child in their business, are they exempt from the Child Labor Law? A: No. There is such an exemption under federal law for family business that does not involve manufacturing, but there is no similar exemption under state law. Q: Who issues work permits to students from other states who will be working in Pennsylvania during the summer? A: The school district where the employer is located issues the work permit. Q: Who issues a work permit for a student from Pennsylvania who will be working in another state? A: The student will need a work permit from the state in which he or she will be working. The student should contact the school district in which the employer is located. Q: If a Pennsylvania student will be working in another part of the state, who issues the work permit? A: The school district in which the student resides iss
