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Bill to raise penalties and strengthen oversight for child labor violations draws broad support from trades, mixed response from contractors
Summary
House Bill 16-44 would raise penalties for child-labor violations, expand permit-revocation authority for serious or repeated violations, and require L&I safety consultations before issuing student-learner variances.
House Bill 16-44 would increase penalties and tighten oversight for the employment of minors in nonagricultural trades and occupations. The bill removes the current $1,000 flat maximum for many violations, sets minimum penalty amounts for different violation categories, increases civil penalties for ongoing serious or repeated violations, and requires revocation of a minor work permit in specified circumstances.
Staff told the committee the bill replaces the current maximum penalty framework with minimum assessments for certain violations, including: $100 for certain nonserious violations; $150 for failure to comply with hours-of-work requirements; $300 for failure to provide meal or…
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