Child Labor
Handbook of Operating Procedures 5-1270
Child Labor
Effective April 01, 1977Executive Sponsor: Senior Vice President and Chief Financial OfficerPolicy Owner: Assoc. Vice President for Human ResourcesI. Policy Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Austin (“University”) that no one under the age of 15 years may be employed at the University.
II. Reason for Policy
To provide guidelines for the hiring of employees in accordance with federal and state law.
III. Scope & Audience
This policy applies to all employees.
IV. Definitions (specific to this policy)
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None
V. Website (for policy)
https://policies.utexas.edu/policies/hop/5-1270
VI. Contacts
None VII. Responsibilities & Procedures
It should be noted there are restrictions pertaining to anyone under the age of 18 employed in occupations other than clerical since there are child labor laws concerning hazardous occupations. There are also restrictions governing total hours worked during school sessions for persons under the age of 16. In either case, Human Resource Services should be consulted concerning applicable regulations.
Previously HOP 9.77
VIII. Forms & Tools
None
IX. Frequently Asked Questions
None
XI. History
Last review date: March 1977
Previously HOP 9.77