Child Labor - US

A five-most-dangerous job for teen workers: Outside helper, landscaping, tree-trimming, groundskeeping, and lawn service

Landscaping and yard work is a frequent entry point into the job market for teenagers. However, the
Thu Jun 2 2016

Agriculture: Other types of farm work—Harvesting crops and using machinery

June 2nd, 2016: Despite perceptions that farms are safe, wholesome places for children, farms are
Thu Jun 2 2016

Tobacco harvester — A five-most-dangerous job for teens

 A 12-year-old cannot legally buy cigarettes in the U.S., but they are allowed to work in a
Thu Jun 2 2016

Introduction: Teens continue to get killed and hurt at work

[Section 1 of the “Five Most Dangerous Jobs for Teens” Report 2016] Nearly 5,000
Thu Jun 2 2016

NCL’s Five Most Dangerous Teen Jobs

The National Consumers League publishes its annual list of the Five Most Dangerous Jobs for Teens
Thu Jun 2 2016

46 Groups Ask Congressional Appropriators to Fully Fund USDOL’s Child Labor Program

May 6th, 2016: As the undersigned members of the NGO community and anti-child labor advocates, we
Fri May 6 2016

When is it okay for children to work? CLC-member Human Rights Watch letter on the minimum age of employment

April 5th, 2016: We are writing on behalf of Human Rights Watch in response to a January 2016 open
Tue Apr 5 2016

10 Facts About the Latest Research on Child Labor in West African Cocoa Growing Areas from Tulane University:

February 16th, 2016: Child labor in cocoa production in West Africa is
Tue Feb 16 2016

Technology in the Fight Against Trafficking: Tracking Criminals and Helping Victims

January 27th, 2016: From mobile phones to big data analytics, technology can help in the fight
Wed Jan 27 2016

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