About the Child Labor Section

The Child Labor Section enforces the Child Labor Act and investigates possible violations concerning minors. This Section issues and monitors work permits and age certificates issued by the schools to assure compliance. In addition, the section is responsible for notifying school officials of applicable laws and making presentations to students and employers. The Child Labor Section continues to work in partnership with the USDOL to expand the leverage of its enforcement and education initiatives. Education serves to promote voluntary compliance by informing employers, educators, young workers, and their parents about the child labor laws so that they may make informed decisions about when and where young workers should work.

Employers are generally subject to both state child labor laws and the federal child labor provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), 29 U.S. C. 212(c), and the FLSA regulations at 29 CFR part 570. Certain provisions of New Mexico state law may be less restrictive than federal law, and employers covered by the FLSA that only follow a less restrictive provision of New Mexico state law will be in violation of federal law, See 29 U.S.C. 218 (a). For more information on federal child labor law, please visit the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division website at - www.dol.gov/whd/.   

Work Permit Certificate Form - PDF English Español

For questions about work permits, contact the Child Labor Law Compliance Officer at (505) 841-4400.

 

Report a Child Labor Law Violation

To ensure the safety and welfare of our working youth, the Child Labor Section investigates all complaints. If you believe there is a violation(s) of the state or federal child labor laws, complete the form below or contact the Child Labor Section at 505-841-4400. You may provide your contact information or submit anonymously.

To expedite your complaint, the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions encourages you to take advantage of the online or electronic submission of the complaint form.

Report a Child Labor Law Violation - English

Reportar una Violación de la Ley de Trabajo Infantil - Español

A PDF version of this form is available for download and print. Complete the form to the best of your knowledge and submit by email to childlabor@dws.nm.gov, fax at (505)41-4424, or by mail to: 

New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions
Child Labor
401 Broadway Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87102

Child Labor Law Violation Form - English

Formulario de Violación de la Ley de Trabajo Infatil – Español


Rules, Regulations, & Statutes

New Mexico State Statutes - https://nmonesource.com/nmos/nmsa/en/nav_date.do

  • Click on the link above, then enter "Chapter 50 - Employment Law" into the search bar on that page.
  • Select "Article 6 Employment of Children" from the left-hand menu.

New Mexico State Regulations - https://nmonesource.com/nmos/nmac/en/nav_date.do/

  1. Click on Title 11 "Labor and Workers' Compensation"
  2. Click on Chapter 1 "Labor General Provisions"
  3. Click on 11.1.4 "Wage and Hour and Employment of Children"
 

Employment of Children In The Entertainment Industry

The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions enforces rules for employing and protecting child performers in the entertainment industry, including motion pictures, theatrical, radio, and television productions. The rules require employers to follow educational and safety requirements stated in rules 11.1.4.1-15 NMAC and the statutes 50-6-1 to 50-6-19 NMSA 1978 Comp.

The employer is responsible for obtaining a Pre-Authorization Certificate for any child performer under the age of 18 BEFORE the employment begins. The certificate is valid for one year or until the specific project is completed, whichever time period is shorter. For more information please refer to the "Child Employment Entertainment Law" brochure located under "Additional Resources" on the top right-hand side of this page.

 

Frequently Asked Child Labor Law Questions

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RESEA Eligibility Interview Notice - Workshop Appointment

RESEA Notificación de Entrevista de Elegibilidad – Fecha de Taller

  • ENGLISH
  • ESPAÑOL

Why was this letter sent to me?

This letter was sent to you because it has been determined that you are receiving Unemployment Insurance benefits, and you are required to participate in a workshop to help you make a successful transition to a new job or career.

What does this letter mean?

This letter means that you are required to attend a mandatory workshop which is held at your local New Mexico Workforce Connection Center. The workshop is expected to last up to two hours.

What do I do next?

You should report to your local New Mexico Workforce Connection Center on the day and time indicated in the letter. If you are unable to attend due to circumstances beyond your control or if you have returned to work, you must inform the Workforce Connection Center prior to the appointment date indicated in this letter. Please keep in mind that this document affects your eligibility and failure to attend a workshop may result in your benefits being denied.

Where am I in the claims or tax process?

You have just applied for Unemployment Insurance benefits and must attend a reemployment services workshop to continue to be eligible for those benefits.

Who should I contact if I have any questions?

You can contact a Customer Service Agent in the Unemployment Insurance Operations Center at 1-877-664-6984, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. English and Spanish-speaking Customer Service Agents are available to assist you.

You can also access claims information online at www.jobs.state.nm.us. All individuals receiving Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits are required to log into the New Mexico Workforce Connection Online System (www.jobs.state.nm.us) first in order to access the UI Tax & Claims System. UI claimants are required to maintain usernames and passwords for both the online jobs system (www.jobs.state.nm.us) and the UI Tax & Claims System.

¿Por qué recibí esta carta?

Usted recibió esta carta porque se ha determinado que está recibiendo beneficios de Seguro de Desempleo, y es requerido que participe en un taller para ayudarle a hacer una transición exitosa a empleo o carrera nuevos.

¿Qué significa esta carta?

Esta carta quiere decir que es requerido que usted participe en un taller obligatorio que se dará a cabo en su Centro de Conexión de la Fuerza Laboral de Nuevo México local. Se espera que el taller dure hasta dos horas.

¿Qué hago ahora?

Usted se debe presentar en su Centro de Conexión de la Fuerza Laboral de Nuevo México local en la fecha y a las horas indicadas en la carta. Si usted no puede atender debido a circunstancias fuera de su control o si ha regresado a trabajar, usted debe informarle al Centro de Conexión de la Fuerza Laboral antes de la fecha del taller indicada en la carta. Por favor tome en cuenta que este documento afecta su elegibilidad para recibir beneficios y el no participar en un taller puede resultar en la negación de sus beneficios.

¿En dónde estoy en el proceso de reclamos o de impuestos?

Usted acaba de solicitar beneficios de Seguro de Desempleo y debe participar en un taller de servicios de reempleo para continuar siendo elegible para recibir los beneficios.

¿A quién debo contactar si tengo alguna pregunta?

Usted puede ponerse en contacto con un Agente de Servicio al Cliente en el Centro de Operaciones de Seguro de Desempleo llamando al 1-877-664-6984, de lunes a viernes desde las 8:00 de la mañana hasta las 4:30 de la tarde. Agentes de Servicio al Cliente están disponibles para ayudarle en inglés y español.

Usted también puede encontrar más información acerca de reclamos por Internet en www.jobs.state.nm.us. Es requerido que todas las personas recibiendo beneficios de Seguro de Desempleo entren y se registren dentro del Sistema de Conexión de la Fuerza Laboral de Nuevo México (www.jobs.state.nm.us) primero para obtener acceso al Sistema de Impuestos y Reclamos de Seguro de Desempleo. Reclamantes de Seguro de Desempleo deben mantener los nombres de usuario y contraseñas tanto para el sistema de trabajos por Internet (www.jobs.state.nm.us), como el Sistema de Impuestos y Reclamos de Seguro de Desempleo.

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