In this WBL workshop, we learned about child labor laws and workplace safety. It was discussing about the work rights that minors have. Examples of these are that they have a right to a fair and full days pay, the right to a safe workplace and to file a complaint if your job is unsafe, and the right to equal employment opportunity and to work in an environment free from discrimination and harassment. Minors can't drive a 4 wheel vehicle, use power tools, work on a roof, slice meat with a machine, work with nuclear weapons, mine coal, do demolition work, and manufacture bricks or tiles.
The legal work hours for 16-17 year olds are that they can't work more than 4 hours when school is in session, can't work more than 8 hours on the weekend, and can't work past 10 pm or before 6 am. Also they have to be supervised and receive training if required for their job. All students must sign a memorandum of agreement in the wbl program which covers the workers compensation in case of injury. OSHA which stands for Occupational Safety and Health Administration is a federal government agency that enforces job safety laws. Also to speak to an adult or teacher if you're being sexual harassed or if your workplace is violent.
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