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Iowa’s revised child labor law doesn’t meet federal requirements, U.S. Department of Labor officials contend.

Three out of 5 young employees have experienced some form of workplace violence, results of a recent study show.

In a guest column, the district director of the U.S Labor Department Wage and Hour Division’s Baltimore Office talks about the exploitation of kids.

A bill recently introduced in Michigan would increase fines for child labor law violations by as much as 10 times.

Wealthy Americans between the ages of 26 and 35 are moving in droves to Florida, Texas, and New Jersey but not to New York or California.

The teens worked long and late hours — in violation of federal child labor laws, officials say.

Three Republican lawmakers introduced a bill that would eliminate work permits for 14- and 15-year-olds in Wisconsin.

The number of injuries among teen workers in Maine doubled over a recent 10-year period, data from the state’s Department of Labor shows.

Employers can better protect teen workers by establishing safe working environments and work hours, the American Psychological Association says.

The competitive job market has compelled employers to seek the cheapest available workforce, leading to a rise in underage workers. State legislators are even attempting to pass bills that could curtail legal protections for young employees.