Indiana's New Youth Employment Law in Effect

The changes that went into effect Jan. 1 closer mirror federal child labor laws.

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INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana's new child labor law is in effect. 

As of January 1, Indiana's Youth Employment rules have changed to closer mirror federal child labor laws. 

Under the new law, 16- and 17-year-olds may now work the same hours and days as an adult and no parental permission is required to work longer or later hours. 

Those ages 14 and 15 are still bound by the same hour and day restrictions but may now work until 9:00 p.m. on any day between June 1 and Labor Day. 

The law also states that any employer with more than five minor employees must register the minor in the Youth Employment System. 

The restrictions on minors working in prohibited or hazardous occupations continue to mirror federal law. 

For more information, visit https://www.in.gov/dol/

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