Pennsylvania HB2481 amends the Child Labor Act to allow minors to work in student-learner and apprenticeship programs and after graduation.

Pennsylvania HB2481 amends the Child Labor Act to allow minors to be employed in work experience and career exploration programs, apprenticeship programs, and school-to-work programs. It also permits high school graduates to work in occupations for which they have completed such programs, provided it does not violate the Fair Labor Standards Act. The bill mandates the Department of Labor and Industry to propose new regulations within a year to replace existing inconsistent provisions. The act will take effect in 60 days.

Pennsylvania HB2481 amends the Child Labor Act to allow minors to work in student-learner and apprenticeship programs and after graduation.

Pennsylvania HB2481 amends the Child Labor Act to allow minors to be employed in work experience and career exploration programs, apprenticeship programs, and school-to-work programs. It also permits high school graduates to work in occupations for which they have completed such programs, provided it does not violate the Fair Labor Standards Act. The bill mandates the Department of Labor and Industry to propose new regulations within a year to replace existing inconsistent provisions. The act will take effect in 60 days.