State reminds teens, employers of child labor rules

HARRISBURG — As students return to school, the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry is reminding young workers, parents and employers about state laws governing the employment of minors. Pennsylvania’s Child Labor Act limits the hours minors may work, restricts them from certain hazardous jobs and establishes requirements for work permits and other conditions of employment. The law applies to workers under age 18. “As students head back to school, many will continue building valuable skills and earning income through part-time jobs, but those opportunities should never come at the expense of their safety or…