Child Labor Laws

An editorial explaining why the views expressed by presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich that child labor laws in this country are "stupid" are baseless and stupid.

Recently, Newt Gingrich spoke at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government about his proposals to change the culture of poverty in America. During this speech, the Republican presidential candidate called the child labor laws “truly stupid."

Child labor laws are in place to protect children.

Quick summary of child labor laws and the facts you need to know.

Should Child Labor Laws Include Performers?

For kids 12 and 13 years old who feel the Child Labor laws are "unfair," this brief history will help explain the reasons why these laws exist in the first place.

In the United States, child labor was outlawed because it was exploitive and deprives children of a chance to get an education.

Throughout history, the flaws in our legislation on child labor laws are usually evaluated by whether or not we create legislation that changes the way that certain flaw is handled in the future.

Have the candidates completely lost their minds? Gingrich wants to reduce child labor laws and abolish the capital gains tax in an effort to create jobs. Romney threw out a $10,000 bet to Perry. What were these candidates thinking?

Newt Gingrich's idea of child labor laws

New Gingrich's proposal of abandoning child labor laws are ludicrous.

As your teenager ventures out in search of their first job, know what federal employment laws are in place to protect them.