Do child labor laws apply if I employ my children?

Subtopics Age Requirements Agricultural Employment Child Labor Statistics DOL Kids' Pages Door-to-door Sales Employment by Parents. ... The Fair Labor Standards Act's (FLSA) minimum age requirements do not apply to minors employed by their parents, or by a person acting as their guardian. read more

Child Labor Laws Apply to Children of Owners The U.S. Department of Labor has a number of laws relating to businesses having children as employees. The primary law is the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which includes a number of hours and pay regulations. read more

Not in most cases. Youths under age 16 working in a business solely owned or operated by their parents (or by persons standing in place of their parents, such as guardians and foster parents) can work any time of day and for any number of hours. read more