Record #:

16159

Author(s):

Wason, Marianne D.

Abstract:

According to state law, children eleven years old and younger could technically be considered eligible for employment. Presented here is a history of legislative movements to remove children from dangerous factory work and the clash between state rights and the constitution.

Source:

Tar Heel Junior Historian (NoCar F 251 T3x), Vol. 28 Issue 1, Fall 1988, p25-29, il

Subject(s):

Children--Employment--Laws and legislation