Legal Question in Employment Law in New York

Child Labor in regards to school discipline

Is it legal to force a group of children, age 16, to clean a cafeteria as a form of punishment? The length of time spent cleaning was 10-15 mins. It including wiping tables, and sweeping the floor. What law would it fall under if it were illegal?


Asked on 12/08/08, 11:38 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Mark S. Moroknek Kelly & Curtis, PLLC.

Re: Child Labor in regards to school discipline

If it was in school, it is legal. It would only be illegal if done by force.

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Answered on 12/09/08, 6:47 pm


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