Q: Minor son wasn't given break for 6 hours of work multiple times when questioned manager fired him
A:
Hello. Child labor laws vary state to state. I would consult with your state's department of labor for information regarding break time for the minor.
Federal law governs the amount of time a minor aged 14 and 15 can work. The federal Department of Labor has exclusive jurisdiction to bring actions involving these violations. I would also contact the closest federal Department of Labor office near you if you feel there was a violation.
A: While employers in Pennsylvania are not required to give breaks to persons 18 and older, for teen workers between the age of 14 and 17 in Pennsylvania, employers are required to give a 30 minute break for every five consecutive hours worked. While this sounds like a whistleblower case in which the employer retaliated with a negative action against an employee when called out for violating a state regulation, it is perhaps not worth pursuing a case for a part-time job. However, feel free to contact the employment lawyers at Zeff Law Firm to discuss your legal options.
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