Arkansas Removes Youth Work Certificate Requirement

Arkansas has enacted legislation (House Bill 1410) that will remove a requirement for individuals under the age of 16 to obtain a work certificate from the state Department of Labor. House Bill 1410 takes effect July 30, 2023.

The details

Under existing law, employers of workers under the age of 16 must obtain a work certificate issued by the Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing (ADOLL). Employers must keep the certificate on file.

Effective July 30, 2023, employers of workers under the age of 16 will no longer be required to obtain the certificate. However, employers will still need to comply with federal and state restrictions on the jobs and hours these workers can work.

Next steps

• Continue obtaining a work certificate for workers under the age of 16 until House Bill 1410 takes effect.
• Continue retaining certificates for workers who were hired prior to the effective date.
• Review and adjust hiring procedures to reflect the changes.
• Train anyone involved in the hiring process on the changes and when they take effect.

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