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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Except as permitted and authorized by the provisions of this article, a child under fourteen years of age shall only be employed or permitted to work the following jobs:
(1) Agriculture and horticulture activities which have not been declared hazardous by the secretary of the United States department of labor;
(2) Domestic services within the residence of the employer;
(3) Work for parents or legal guardian in their solely owned business, except those jobs set out in section two of this article;
(4) As actors or performers in motion pictures, theatrical, radio or television productions; and
(5) Newspaper delivery.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - West Virginia Code Chapter 21. Labor § 21-6-1. Employment of children under fourteen - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wv/chapter-21-labor/wv-code-sect-21-6-1/
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