Iowa Congressman Introduces Legislation to Counter Proposed Child Farm Labor Rules
Department of Labor pushes to restrict the ability of youth to do farm work
Iowa Congressman Tom Latham is taking action to support the tradition of family farms as bureaucrats at the U.S. Department of Labor push to restrict the ability of youth to do farm work. The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed updated regulations on labor practices for minors in agricultural operations.
Historically, family farms have been exempted from such rules, but Congressman Latham has expressed concerns that a new proposal could be interpreted to exclude operations that are partly owned by extended family members such as grandparents, aunts or uncles.
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