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Kane County adopts policy allowing children in the workplace with safeguards
Summary
The commission adopted Resolution 2026‑10 to formalize a children‑in‑the‑workplace policy that aims to be family‑friendly while protecting the county from liability; staff will update the employee handbook and notify all employees.
Kane County commissioners on April 14 approved Resolution 2026‑10, a policy providing guidance for children in county workplaces while balancing liability and job suitability.
The policy, drafted by the county attorney’s office, is intended to be consistent across departments but allow supervisors discretion based on job duties and workplace safety. Provisions include a waiver/indemnity to limit county liability should a non‑employee child be injured on county property. Commissioners emphasized that the policy is not automatic approval to bring a child to any workplace — supervisors retain judgment dependent on circumstances.
"We do want to be a family friendly county and allow ... help parents out as much as we can," the chair (speaker 2) said before moving to adopt the resolution. Commissioners agreed the policy strikes a balance between operational safety and family needs. Staff noted Rhonda will update the employee handbook and distribute the policy to all employees and supervisors.
What happens next: Human Resources will publish the policy in the county handbook and notify employees; supervisors are expected to apply the policy on a case‑by‑case basis.
