New Washington state law bolsters workplace protections for minors

Washington state now prohibits employers with suspended minor work permits from bidding on public works projects. All employers in the state must obtain a minor work permit endorsement on their business license before hiring workers under 18.

Tumwater, WA — Employers in Washington state with a suspended minor work permit are prohibited from bidding on public works projects, under a recently enacted state law. Employers in the state are required to have a minor work permit endorsement on their business license before hiring workers…

This story was originally published by Safety+Health Magazine.