This bill pertains to child labor laws in Alabama and includes amendments to Sections 25-8-32.1 and 25-8-45 of the Code of Alabama 1975, as well as the repeal of Section 25-8-46. The bill eliminates the requirement for a "eligibility to work form" for minors aged 14 or 15, which was previously needed to certify satisfactory grades and attendance for employment. Definitions within the law are updated, with the term "person" being replaced by "individual" and the removal of the eligibility to work form from the definition section. The bill also clarifies the terms "employ," "employee," "employer," "secretary," and "violation" in the context of child labor laws.

The bill further amends the code to specify that employers must keep a complete list of individuals aged 14 or 15 that they employ and must obtain a Class I Child Labor Certificate for each location where they wish to employ minors of that age group. The employment of minors is subject to revocation or suspension if their school attendance and performance are not satisfactory. Additionally, employers wishing to hire minors aged 16 or 17 must obtain a Class II Child Labor Certificate. The bill sets the fee for both types of certificates at fifteen dollars ($15) and outlines the application process and information required. A new insertion requires the parent or guardian of a minor aged 14 or 15 to notify the school of the minor's employment details. The act is set to become effective on June 1, 2024.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 25-8-32, 25-8-45
Engrossed: 25-8-32, 25-8-45
Enrolled: 25-8-32, 25-8-45