Jake
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- Oct 30, 2023
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A new law has been passed in West Virginia that will now allow those aged 14 & 15 to work without the need for a work permit. The aim is to bring work experience to the youth in the area. There was a lot support for the new bill in the House of Delegates, as it easily passed with a vote of 83 for and 16 against. Though written parental consent for child employment is still required. They want to support younger hires, but also want to ensure parents are given the final word.
There will be some changes with this new law. There will be a shift in regulatory authority, in that state school superintendents no longer will be overseeing the hiring of minors. That authority has moved to the state's labor commissioner to take on. They will be responsible for issuing age certificates for work. The hope is to streamline the whole process.
You can read more on this new law from WV News here - WV News
There will be some changes with this new law. There will be a shift in regulatory authority, in that state school superintendents no longer will be overseeing the hiring of minors. That authority has moved to the state's labor commissioner to take on. They will be responsible for issuing age certificates for work. The hope is to streamline the whole process.
You can read more on this new law from WV News here - WV News
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- West Virginia, United States