FLSA Reminders: Hiring Young Workers
The U.S. Wage and Hour Division (WHD) recently shared reminders about common child labor law violations.
Summer is a popular time for many businesses, including school districts and colleges, to employ seasonal staff — often teens.
According to the article, the most common child labor violations include:
- Scheduling youth for longer shifts or a later shift than allowed
- Driving a motor vehicle when not permitted
- Use of power-driven machinery
- Performing hazardous work
For more information on the topic, check out the WHD article on LinkedIn. The following additional resources are available:
- Hiring Student Workers for Summer
- Student Workers and FICA Deductions
- DOL Fact Sheet #43: Child Labor Provisions of the FLSA
As a reminder, statute requires all employees to be fingerprinted regardless of age. However, the Texas Education Agency's (TEA) general guidance is that it's a local decision whether or not to fingerprint a current student who is an employee. Districts are encouraged to consult with legal counsel before making that decision.
Erin Kolecki
Erin Kolecki joined the HR Services team as an HR and compensation consultant in 2018. Kolecki assists with compensation planning and development, training, and other HR projects. She has nine years of experience consulting in support of Texas public schools.
Kolecki holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a focus in human resource management from Texas A&M University. She holds a SHRM-CP and a compensation analyst credential (CAC).
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