What does Preamble of Future in Logging Careers Act do?

This bill proposes to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938. The proposed amendment would exempt certain 16- and 17-year-old individuals from child labor laws. The exemption applies to those employed in timber harvesting entities or mechanized timber harvesting entities.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Future in Logging Careers Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Future in Logging Careers Act.

What does CHILD LABOR LAW EXEMPTIONS FOR TIMBER HARVESTING ENTITIES AND of Future in Logging Careers Act do?

This section amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938. It defines 'timber harvesting employer' to include employers engaged in various timber-related activities using equipment other than manually operated chainsaws and cable skidders. It defines 'mechanized timber harvesting employer' as an employer using specific mechanized equipment for timber harvesting. It specifies that the provisions of section 12 relating to child labor apply to 16 and 17-year-olds employed by timber harvesting or mechanized timber harvesting employers in hazardous occupations. An exception to the child labor provisions exists if the employer is owned or operated by a parent or a person standing in the place of a parent.

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Future in Logging Careers Act

Last updated: 2/11/2025 · Introduced: 2/11/2025

Author: Jared Golden (D-ME)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill amends the Fair Labor Standards Act to exempt 16- and 17-year-olds from certain child labor laws when employed in timber harvesting or mechanized timber harvesting.
It expands the definition of 'timber harvesting employer' to include those using equipment beyond manually operated chainsaws and cable skidders.
An exception to these child labor provisions is made for employers owned or operated by a parent or parental figure.

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