On May 18, 2009 Governor Riley signed into law the Child Labor Reform Act of 2009.  The new act reforms Alabama child labor enforcement standards, transferring the permitting process from the public school system to the Alabama Department of Labor. 

Under the new system, work permits will no longer be required for each minor employed.  It is the responsibility of the employer to obtain a certificate to employ minors. 

Visit www.labor.alabama.gov for more information, rules and regulations.