H.R. 3545: Teenagers Earning Everyday Necessary Skills Act

This bill, known as the Teenagers Earning Everyday Necessary Skills Act (TEENS Act), aims to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to modify the working hours for employees aged 14 to 16 years. The key points of the bill are:

Expanded Working Hours

• It allows teenagers between the ages of 14 and 16 to work longer hours during the school year than currently permitted.
• Specifically, these teenagers can work up to 24 hours per week, as long as they adhere to certain time restrictions.

Time Restrictions

• Work can begin no earlier than 7:00 a.m.
• Work must end by no later than 9:00 p.m.

Exemptions from Child Labor Standards

• The bill stipulates that employment will not be classified as "oppressive child labor" as long as the aforementioned hours are followed.
• This amendment is intended to provide more flexibility for young workers to gain job experience while balancing their education.

Overall, the TEENS Act aims to create a framework where young teenagers can work part-time during school sessions while ensuring their working hours remain manageable and considerate of their schooling commitments.

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