Louisiana Republicans vote to end lunch breaks for child workers


by MSNBC

MSNBC— It’s been difficult to keep up with the number of Republican efforts in recent years to roll back child labor laws. The Guardian reported in the fall that GOP policymakers at the state level “have led efforts to roll back child labor protections, with bills introduced in at least 16 states.” To be sure, not all of the measures are identical. In some states, Republicans want to scrap age verification requirements for employers. In other states, they want minors to be able to serve alcohol. A...

KLFY—Required meal breaks for child workers in Louisiana could be repealed. The Louisiana Legislature is looking to roll back some of the child labor laws. It could have an impact on break times for children.

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