Let Kids Be Kids: Why the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 Desperately Needs a Revision

Note By: Cori Agnoni

In this Note, Cori Agnoni argues that the contemporary Fair Labor Standards Act is outdated and intentionally excludes farm-working children. Agnoni points out that farm-working children endure physical injuries, mental illnesses, and educational hardship because of hazardous work on farms. Agnoni contends that farming, innocent children deserve stronger protections from abusive labor practices. Agnoni argues for deletion of the oppressive exemption within the Fair Labor Standards Act to equalize protection for all working youths.