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An employer that fails to comply with provisions of the Minnesota Child Labor Act is subject to fines. The fines below apply for each employee, for each violation.
| Fine | Child labor violation |
|---|---|
| $500 | For employment of a minor under the age of 14 |
| $500 | For employment of a minor under the age of 16 during school hours while school is in session |
| $500 | For employment of a minor under the age of 16 before 7 a.m. |
| $500 | For employment of a minor under the age of 16 after 9 p.m. |
| $1,000 | For employment of a high school student under the age of 18 in violation of Minnesota Statutes 181A.04, subd. 6 |
| $500 | For employment of a minor under the age of 16 more than eight hours a day |
| $500 | For employment of a minor under the age of 16 more than 40 hours a week |
| $1,000 | For employment of a minor under the age of 18 in an occupation hazardous or detrimental to minor's well-being as defined by rule |
| $1,000 | For employment of a minor under the age of 16 in an occupation hazardous or detrimental to minor's well-being as defined by rule |
| $5,000 | For employment of a minor under the age of 18 injured in hazardous employment |
| $250 | For minor employed without proof of age |