Juvenile Labor
/ˈdʒuːvənəl ˈleɪbər/
Definitions
- (n.) Employment of individuals below the legal adult age, often regulated to protect minors from exploitation and hazardous work conditions.
Laws regulating juvenile labor aim to prevent child exploitation in the workforce.
Forms
- juvenile labor
- juvenile labors
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Commentary
Juvenile labor is typically governed by specific statutes limiting hours and types of permissible work to safeguard minors' welfare.
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