Do child labor laws apply to child refugees from another country that comes to the US that isn't a citizen?

by **shipley** » Mon Jun 04, 2012 3:02 am

Kinda like in the book, "Esperanza Rising"

by **hampton83** » Mon Jun 04, 2012 3:03 am

Yes.
Child labor laws apply to all children in the US. However, child labor laws are not always enforced, and if somebody is willing to hire people who do not have permission to work in the United States, that person is more likely to also be willing to ignore other labor laws.

by **arne33** » Mon Jun 04, 2012 3:11 am

Citizenship or legal status of the individual does not affect the law of the land.

by **wilbart** » Mon Jun 04, 2012 3:21 am

yes, of course. and they also apply to illegal immigrants.

by **webb** » Mon Jun 04, 2012 3:25 am

yes, of course. and they also apply to illegal immigrants.

Child labor laws are state laws regulating employment of minor children. Minor children must obtain state work permits, and the only way to get then are to be a US citizen or legal permanent resident. Minor children are not eligible for any sort of employment visa, and you must prove you are authorized to work in the US to get a state permit. Therefore, citizens & LPRs only - they are authorized to work and never need any employment visa.

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