Wednesday, July 17, 2019

Federal Child Labor Law As It Stands Now, July 16, 1919

From the Hickory Daily Record, Wednesday, July 16, 1919. Note that children under the age of 14 were permitted to work on farms.

Child Labor Law Questions Studied

Raleigh, July 16—The state child welfare commission, composed ex-officio of Dr. E.C. Brooks, Dr. W.S. Rankin and Commissioner R.F. Beasley, held a session late for the purpose of considering questions relating to the child labor law which automatically went into effect July 1. The commission had its executive officer, Mr. E.F. Carter, on hand, and he has been engaged in making arrangements for the active work which devolves upon the commission. Section 5 of the act reads as follows:

No child under the age of 14 years shall be employed, or permitted to work, in or about or in connection with any mill, factory, cannery, workshop, manufacturing establishment, laundry, bakery, mercantile establishment, office, hotel, restaurant, barber shop, boot-black stand, public stable, garage, place of amusement, brick yard, lumber yard, or any messenger or delivery service, except in cases and under regulations prescribed by the commission hereinafter created.

It will be seen from the concluding sentence of the last paragraph that the commission is empowered to make exceptions and regulations of a modifying nature. The commission takes the position that the law went into effect July 1 in all its implications and will remain so unless reasonable cause is shown why the commission should make some modifications. In order to be fully advised on this matter, the commission sets August 5 and 6 for a public hearing to be held in the hall of representatives. Any parties who believe that any modifications should be made in the law in the discretion of the commission are invited to be present on that occasion, either in person or by representative, for the purpose of stating their position. Letters also will be accepted by the commission from any persons who are not able to be present, and will be given due consideration.
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