What is the youngest a child can work in Arkansas?
A. As a general rule, 14 is the minimum age for employment under state and federal child labor laws. Also, generally, at 16 years of age, a child can be employed for most work, unless the U.S. Department of Labor declares such work hazardous. There are a number of exceptions or restrictions to these general rules dealing with such things as the sale or handling of alcohol; work in the entertainment industry; and delivery of newspapers. For more specific information, write or call the Arkansas Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division at (501) 682-4501, or visit their web page.
