Specifically, on July 27, 2023, the DOL announced its "significantly enhanced child labor enforcement efforts. The bill would amend the Fair Labor Standards Act to apply child labor laws to independent contractors in addition to employees. More recently, in June, Rep. Bobby Scott, D-Va., introduced an act "to protect children from oppressive child labor and unsafe workplaces." The bill also would establish a National Advisory Committee on Child Labor to advise and make recommendations relating to oppressive child labor. It would also require the secretary of HHS to conduct research and experiments relating to oppressive child labor.

Source: New York Times August 21, 2023 21:00 UTC