Oregon Child Labor in Agriculture & Farming
Child labor laws on Oregon 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.
Oregon Agricultural Child Labor Age Restrictions
According to Oregon 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 12 years old, or as young as 9 picking berries or beans for intrastate use with parental permission.Minor Employment Certificate Requirements in Oregon
An employment certificate is required by Oregon state law for minors working in agriculture under the age of 18 who are employed in connection with power-driven farm machinery. No age certification is required for minors working in agriculture under Oregon laws.Oregon Agricultural Child Labor Restrictions on Working Hours
Maximum Working Hours for Minors Under 16
10 hours per day and up to 40 per week may be worked when school is not in session (more than 10 hours a day can be worked with special permit).
During a schoolday/week, 3 hours may be worked per day and up to 18 per day.
Oregon specifies the following as the maximum days per week in which a minor under 16 can perform agricultural work: 6
Nightwork Regulations for Minors Under 16
Nightwork is prohibited for minors under age 16 during the following time windows: Exempt
Prohibited Hazardous Agricultural Occupations for Minors
For workers 18 and under (16 with a Certificate of Training) operating power-driven farm machinery of any kind; riding in or on power-driven farm machinery for the purpose of transporting, and sorting, delivering, or otherwise processing farm products are considered hazardous occupations. Oregon also adopts the Federal list of hazardous occupations.
Other Oregon Child Labor Laws
In addition to laws specifically regulating minors employed in the agricultural industry, Oregon law has a variety of regulations that cover child labor in general. To learn more, see Oregon child labor laws.
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