Child labor violations rise in US – as Republicans still roll back protections Highlight

In Indiana, the Republican governor, Mike Braun, signed legislation into law in March 2026 that eliminates all tracking of workers under the age of 18 years old in the state, removing the database system implemented after Indiana Republicans passed legislation in 2020 to eliminate work permits for young workers. Indiana has also extended working hours for teens and eliminated mandatory rest breaks for minors.