Massachusetts § 78 - Employment of, and permitting work by, minors contrary to statutes; reports of violations
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 78 — Employment of, and permitting work by, minors contrary to statutes; reports of violations, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 78. Employment of, and permitting work by, minors contrary to statutes; reports of violations
Section 78. Whoever, by himself or for others, or through agents, servants or foremen, employs, induces or permits any minor to work contrary to sections 60 to 74, inclusive, shall be punished by a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $5,000 or by imprisonment for not more than 1 month, or both. The employment of any minor in violation of said sections, after the person employing such minor has been notified thereof in writing by any authorized inspector or supervisor of attendance, shall constitute a separate offence for every day during which the employment continues. Violations of sections 56 to 105, inclusive, shall be reported by the department to the division of industrial accidents.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 78
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 78 cover?
Section 78 ("Employment of, and permitting work by, minors contrary to statutes; reports of violations") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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