SB174 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Jimmy Holley

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Department of Labor, Child Labor Division, terms clarified, public display of Child Labor Certificate, adult establishment defined and employment of children at limited; civil penalties provided, role of department further provided for, Secs. 25-8-32.1, 25-8-33, 25-8-38, 25-8-44, 25-8-52, 25-8-59, 25-8-60 am'd

Summary

SB174 tightens and clarifies Alabama's child labor laws by updating terms, requiring public display of certificates, limiting under-18 work in certain settings, and expanding enforcement and film/theatrical production rules.

What This Bill Does

It clarifies key terms (like who is a worker or employer) and what counts as proof of age. It requires public display of Child Labor Certificates and strengthens recordkeeping and proof-of-age requirements. It tightens rules for under-18s in adult establishments, sets time/date restrictions and penalties for violations, and adds specific rules for child performers in productions supervised by the Alabama Film Office.

Who It Affects

• Minors under 18 and their families: new or clarified age rules, documentation requirements, hours limits and schooling considerations for work, and special allowances for family members in certain settings.
• Employers, adult establishments, and film/theater productions: must display certificates, keep records and proof of age, follow new limits on under-18 work in adult venues, face civil penalties for violations, and comply with production rules overseen by the Alabama Film Office.

Key Provisions

• Defines and clarifies terms such as Commissioner, Department, Eligible to Work Form, Employer, Employee, and Violation.
• Adds 14- and 15-year-old eligibility to work form requirements certifying grades and attendance for employment.
• Requires public display of Child Labor Certificates and standardizes proof-of-age documents (birth certificate, driver’s license or government ID).
• Mandates posting of maximum allowable hours for workers under 19, time records and school attendance records, and meal/rest break rules for 14- and 15-year-olds.
• Restricts employment of anyone under 16 (except agricultural work) and prohibits under-18s from working in certain restricted establishments or performing in nude or adult-themed venues.
• Defines adult establishments and restricts under-18 employment in such places, with specific family-employment exceptions.
• Gives the Department authority to inspect workplaces, assess civil penalties, and prosecute violations; outlines penalty amounts and notice/hearing procedures.
• Sets rules for child performers in productions overseen by the Alabama Film Office, including time limits, consent requirements, and schooling or educational safeguarding.

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Subjects

Labor Department