Published 1 year ago

Arkansas governor signs bill rolling back child labor protections

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Arkansas passed child labor laws back in 1914, because of the concern of children missing school and going to work in factories. The lead sponsor of the bill Rebecca Burkes says the permit makes a difference for children. Burkes: "It does not change anything about federal or state laws relating to the number of hours"

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The Guardian

Arkansas leads charge to weaken child labor protections

Law weakens state’s oversight of child labor and represents latest attempt in mostly Republican-led states to ease regulations

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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CNN

Arkansas governor signs bill rolling back child labor protections

Arkansas Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed a bill into law this week that rolls back a number of child labor protections across the state, including a measure that had required employers to obtain work certificates for children under the age of 16.

1 year ago·Atlanta, United States

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The Washington Post

Arkansas Gov. Sanders signs law loosening child labor protections

The Republican governor has signed a law that eliminates requirements for Arkansas to verify the age of children younger than 16 before they can take a job.

1 year ago

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CBS News

Arkansas is rolling back child labor protections

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed a new bill that will make it easier for children under 16 to get hired.

1 year ago

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Raw Story

Sarah Huckabee Sanders signs law gutting child labor protections for minors under 16 years old

Arkansas Republican Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has signed into law a bill further destabilizing minors in what was once called the "Land of Opportunity." Her signature comes on the same day lawmakers sent to her desk a sprawling bill revamping Arkansas' education system to allow wealthy familie...

1 year ago·United States

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The Mercury news

Arkansas rolls back child labor protections

Gov. Sanders’ signing of the bill comes after a major US food sanitation company that operated facilities in eight states, including Arkansas, recently paid a $1.5 million civil penalty for e…

1 year ago·San Jose, United States

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