Child labor laws remain in place to protect the integrity, safety, general welfare, and educational activities of young people in the United States. The Office of Labor Standards of the Wyoming Department of Manpower Services is responsible for law enforcement in the state of Wyoming. Although the term minor traditionally includes anyone under the age of 18, Wyoming`s child labor laws use minors to refer specifically to 14- and 15-year-olds. The only area of work exempt from labour law remains work in agriculture. Employers should be aware of any disagreements between federal and state labor practices, as the strictest and most protective law must be observed. In case of confusion, contact the U.S. Department of Labor to ensure that federal and state laws are followed, in the best interest of the employer and the minor. The Wyoming Child Labor Act is administered by the Department of Labor and states that minors under the age of 14 are not allowed to work to protect their educational opportunities, health, and general welfare. Persons under the age of 14 are allowed to work in agriculture, which is exempt from Wyoming`s child labor regulations.
You can also work in a family business or in home or lawn and yard maintenance. Regulations limit them to working more than eight hours in any 12-hour period, unless they work on a farm or domestic service. Wyoming has exceptions to the doctrine of will. For example, Wyoming notes that an employer has violated the doctrine of will if the employee`s dismissal is contrary to public policy. McGarvey v. Key Prop. Mgmt. LLC, 211 pp.3d 503 (Wyo. 2009). In addition, Wyoming law states that an employer violates the doctrine of intent when taking revenge on employees who file claims for compensation with employees.
Griess v Consolidated Freightways Corp., 776 P.2d 752, 754 (Wyo.1989). The child labor laws in Wyoming and federal level exist to prevent the exploitation of minors for labor and to ensure that education takes precedence over labor. Restrictions on child labor vary by age and may include restrictions on the type of work that can be performed, the maximum number of working hours, and restrictions on late or night work. The law is administered by the Wyoming Department of Employment, and more information about the law can be found at wyomingworkforce.org/businesses/workerscomp/. Finally, unlike some states, Wyoming recognizes a private cause of retaliation under the law. If an employer discriminates against an employee because he or she has asserted his or her rights under the law, he or she may be required to pay a fine to the Secondary Injury Trust Fund. Minors aged 16 and 17 may work in various professions without the need for a work permit. In Wyoming, there are no restrictions on maximum hours of work for minors aged 16 and 17. Report a workplace safety breach Participation in a workplace safety investigation Report a breach of the Equal Treatment Act Time restrictions remain in place to ensure that a minor`s school work is not affected by employment. Wyoming teens are not allowed to work more than eight hours in a specified 12-hour period. In addition, minors are not allowed to work between 22:00 and 5:00 if the school is in session the next morning.
On evenings when classes are not scheduled to resume the next day, miners in Wyoming can work until 12:00 p.m. Employers are required to conduct background checks on the following types of applicants: staff working for an alternative care provider certified by the Department of Family Services; Staff who have a contract with the Department of Health or the Department of Family Services and who provide specialized home care or acute care to minors. Minors who are allowed to work in Wyoming are subject to restrictions on when they can work and how many hours they can work. The exact restrictions depend on the age of the minor and are intended to ensure that the work does not interfere with the minor`s education. Federal law prohibits an employer from discriminating on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, genetic information, including family history, physical or mental disability, denial of support to the child or spouse, military or veteran status, citizenship and/or immigration status. Under Wyoming`s Child Labor Act, 14- and 15-year-old workers are not allowed to work during school hours, and they cannot work until 5 a.m. or after 10 p.m. on a school night (this is extended until midnight on a night without school). In addition, they are not allowed to work more than eight hours a day. Please only comment if you have previously worked for this company. Minors aged 16 and 17 Minors aged 16 and 17 are allowed to work the same hours as adults.
At least 3 years: retention of pay slips, certificates, agreements, notices, collective agreements, employment contracts and sales and purchase documents. Also keep complete copies of each employee`s Form I-9 for three years after hiring. If the employee has been working for more than three years, keep the form for at least one year after leaving. There is no law in the state of Wyoming that addresses the employer`s right to control an employee`s possession of a firearm in the workplace or on company property.