Child Labor Laws and You: How schools and other nonprofits using volunteers, students and interns may be at risk regarding employment and labor laws. Includes yhe purposes of child labor laws; from sweatshop to college internship, why do you need to be aware of child labor laws?; what sets of laws, regulations and rules apply?; issues to consider and tests to apply; consequences your organization may face: liability and penalties; and tips for schools and employers. Presented at the Global Risk Management Conference by Lauri Cleary and Stan Reed, attorneys at Lerch, Early & Brewer in Bethesda, Maryland.

1. Child Labor Laws and You Global Risk Management Conference Plenary Session Lauri E. Cleary Stanley J. Reed Lerch, Early & Brewer, Chtd.

32. Federal Penalties: Jan. 2010 *Hot Goods are those manufactured by children and shipped in interstate commerce Violation Penalty Employing a minor under 12 $8,000 Employing a minor age 12 or 13 $6,000 Minor under age 14 works outside of prescribed hours $775 Minor under age 14 works in a prohibited occupation $900 Minor age 14 or 15 works outside of prescribed hours $575 Minor age 14 or 15 works in a prohibited occupation $850 Minor under age 16 works in Hazardous Occupation $1950 Failure to have birthdate on file $350 Shipment of Hot Goods* under FLSA § 12(a) $775 or $1550