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This bill proposes to modify existing Connecticut labor laws to expand employment opportunities for 16 and 17-year-old minors in the hospitality, restaurant, and grocery industries. Specifically, the bill would allow minors aged 16 to work in occupations previously restricted to individuals 18 years and older, such as jobs in commercial kitchens and delis. To ensure safety, the bill mandates that these young workers receive appropriate training for operating equipment and must be directly supervised at all times by a trained adult who is at least 18 years old. This change aims to provide more work opportunities for teenage workers while maintaining safeguards to protect their health and safety in potentially hazardous work environments. The bill represents an effort to balance youth employment opportunities with necessary workplace protections, potentially helping businesses address labor shortages while giving teenagers valuable work experience.

Labor and Employment

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