Why Some States Are Loosening Child Labor Laws
Big Take3 Maj 2023

Why Some States Are Loosening Child Labor Laws

The tight US labor market has prompted several Republican-led states to roll back child labor laws, which are aimed at protecting teenagers by restricting where and how long they can work. Bloomberg Industry Group reporters Rebecca Rainey and Chris Marr join this episode to talk about where this is happening and who’s pressing for these changes. And labor historian Betsy Wood explains how today’s arguments about whether kids should be put to work mirror the same fights going back decades.

Read more: States Look to Ease Child Labor Laws as Federal Scrutiny Grows

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