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A bill proposed this session would require the state to study what types of jobs can be performed by minors as young as 14.

While the state prohibits minors under the age of 18 from working many jobs, there are exceptions. Students 16- and 17-years-old may work in restaurants, with some restrictions.

Fourteen and 15-year-olds are permitted to work as golf caddies.

Senate Bill 285, which was introduced by the Commerce Committee, would task the Department of Labor commissioner with submitting a report to the General Assembly by the start of 2025 outlining what jobs can be performed by minors.

That could lead to legislation expanding the types of work that minors are allowed to perform.

Supporters say allowing minors to work certain jobs could help mitigate workforce shortages impacting many industries. But unions oppose the bill, comparing it to the country’s “unfortunate and long tradition of exploiting child labor.”

Do you think CT should lower the minimum age to work to 14 for certain jobs?
Yes (53%, 207 VOTES)
No (47%, 183 VOTES)
Poll Description

A bill proposed this session would require the state to study what types of jobs can be performed by minors as young as 14.

While the state prohibits minors under the age of 18 from working many jobs, there are exceptions. Students 16- and 17-years-old may work in restaurants, with some restrictions.

Fourteen and 15-year-olds are permitted to work as golf caddies.

Senate Bill 285, which was introduced by the Commerce Committee, would task the Department of Labor commissioner with submitting a report to the General Assembly by the start of 2025 outlining what jobs can be performed by minors.

That could lead to legislation expanding the types of work that minors are allowed to perform.

Supporters say allowing minors to work certain jobs could help mitigate workforce shortages impacting many industries. But unions oppose the bill, comparing it to the country’s “unfortunate and long tradition of exploiting child labor.”

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