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Handbook of Operating Procedures 5-1270

Child Labor

University of Texas SealEffective April 01, 1977
Executive Sponsor: Senior Vice President and Chief Financial OfficerPolicy Owner: Assoc. Vice President for Human Resources
I. 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) 
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
X. Related Information 
None
XI. History 

Last review date: March 1977

 

Previously HOP 9.77

 

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