Work permit requirement eliminated for workers under 16
Enacted5/10
Arkansas · Arkansas Act 195 of 2023 (Youth Hiring Act) · Mar 6, 2023
Impact 5/10
Eliminates the century-old requirement that employers obtain an employment certificate verifying the age and parental consent of workers under 16.
Work & wagesHousingChildrenLow-incomeRural residents
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