By Staff | December 11, 2020 | Filed under: News
MONTGOMERY-With students bouncing between virtual and in-person learning during the pandemic, the Child Labor section of the Alabama Department of Labor (ADOL) is receiving a volume of inquiries from parents and school officials concerning hour restrictions for child labor.
According to ADOL Secretary Fitzgerald Washington, “Employers should be aware that Alabama’s Child Labor Laws remain in effect, even during a virtual school situation. ADOL continues to fine for hour violations so it’s important for employers to fully understand the laws in place.”
Minors aged 16-18 are permitted to work during the school day. However, they may not work between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. on any night preceding a school day (virtual or in person). They have no maximum number of hours and no breaks are required.