Events tagged with "child labor"

Historical Events tagged with "child labor"

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Minimum Working Age Raised in South Carolina

February 29th, 1916 109 years ago

In South Carolina, legislation was enacted to raise the minimum working age for children employed in factories, mills, and mines from 12 to 14 years. This change aimed to enhance child welfare by reducing child labor exploitation and ensuring that children had sufficient time for education and development. The law marked a significant step in the movement towards improved labor standards for young workers in the state and across the nation.