Ohio Child Labor in Agriculture & Farming
Child labor laws on Ohio and Federal levels have special provisions that apply to minors working in the agricultural industry, including working as farm hands, harvesting fruit or vegetables, etc. In many states, agricultural child labor laws focus on safety and tend to be less restrictive in terms of working hours than general child labor regulations.
In most cases, agricultural child labor laws do not apply to children working on their family's farm. Many traditionally agricultural states have less restrictive child labor laws in this area.
Ohio Agricultural Child Labor Age Restrictions
According to Ohio state law, the minimum age at which a minor may work in agriculture during school hours is 16. The minimum age at which a minor may work in agriculture outside of school hours is 14.Minor Employment Certificate Requirements in Ohio
An employment certificate is required by Ohio state law for minors working in agriculture under the age of 18 if residing in agriculture labor camp. No age certification is required for minors working in agriculture under Ohio laws.Ohio Agricultural Child Labor Restrictions on Working Hours
Maximum Working Hours for Minors Under 16
Up to 8 hours per day and 48 per week may be worked during school vacation. During school, up to 3 hours per day and 18 per week may be worked.
Ohio does not specify any limitations on the number of days per week that can be worked by minors under 16 who are engaged in agricultural work.
Nightwork Regulations for Minors Under 16
Nightwork is prohibited for minors under age 16 during the following time windows: 7 p.m. (9 p.m. June 1 - Sept. 1 and during 5 or more schoolday holiday periods) to 7 a.m. 11 p.m. before schoolday to 7 a.m. on schoolday (6 a.m. if not employed after 8 p.m. pervious night), for ages 16 and 17 if required to attend school.
Prohibited Hazardous Agricultural Occupations for Minors
For agricultural employees 16 and under, Ohio adopts the list of Federal hazardous occupations.
Other Ohio Child Labor Laws
In addition to laws specifically regulating minors employed in the agricultural industry, Ohio law has a variety of regulations that cover child labor in general. To learn more, see Ohio child labor laws.
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