Assembly Bill 465 proposes significant changes to the regulations surrounding the employment of minors in Wisconsin. The bill repeals the existing provision that specifically prohibits the employment of minors under 16 years of age, thereby raising the age threshold for which a permit is required to all individuals under 18. This means that all minors, regardless of age, will now require a written permit to be employed, with certain exceptions for specific types of work, such as farming or youth apprenticeship programs. Additionally, the bill introduces a new provision allowing minors to work as election inspectors without a permit.

The bill also amends various sections of current law to reflect these changes, including the removal of age-specific language that previously limited the employment of minors under 16. It clarifies that permits must be obtained for all minors and establishes that the Department of Workforce Development will accept high school diplomas as evidence of educational completion for permit eligibility. Furthermore, the bill emphasizes the importance of permits in ensuring lawful employment practices and outlines the responsibilities of employers in maintaining compliance with these new regulations.

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)