Assembly Bill 465 proposes significant changes to the regulations surrounding the employment of minors in Wisconsin. The bill repeals the existing provision that restricts employment permits to minors under 16 years of age, thereby raising the age limit to include all individuals under 18. This change means that all minors will now require a written permit to be employed, regardless of their age. Additionally, the bill introduces a new provision allowing minors to work as election inspectors without a permit, and it amends various sections of the law to reflect these changes, including the requirements for street trade permits and the responsibilities of employers.

The bill also includes several amendments to existing statutes, such as clarifying that permits must be obtained for minors under 18 and specifying that the Department of Workforce Development will accept high school diplomas as proof of education completion for permit eligibility. Furthermore, it modifies advertising restrictions related to the employment of minors during school hours, ensuring that advertisements specify the minimum age of the minor being sought for employment. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the process for employing minors while ensuring that necessary protections and regulations remain in place.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 102.60(1m)(c), 102.60, 103.25(1), 103.25, 103.27(2), 103.27, 103.28(2), 103.28, 103.70(1), 103.70, 103.70(2)(a), 103.70(2)(b)(intro.), 103.71(1), 103.71, 103.74(intro.), 103.74, 103.80(2), 103.80, 103.81(1), 103.81, 103.81(2), 103.81(2m)