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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Claimant Payment Voucher

Comprobante de Pago de Reclamante

  • ENGLISH
  • ESPAÑOL

Why was this letter sent to me?

This letter was sent to you because there has been a payment arrangement made and this voucher is provided to you to send back with your payment.

What does this letter mean?

It means that you are in the process of paying back an overpayment of benefits and your next payment is due on the date stated in the letter.

What do I do next?

You should send your payment along with the payment voucher included in the letter to ensure that your payment is processed timely. You should write your Claimant ID number on the check or money order that you send. Do not send cash.
If you prefer to make an electronic payment online, you can do so by logging in to your account at www.jobs.state.nm.us.

Where am I in the claims or tax process?

You are in the claims collection process until your overpayment balance is paid in full.

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 applying for and 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 establecido un acuerdo de pago y esta carta sirve como comprobante de pago que le es proporcionado para que sea enviado con su pago.

¿Qué significa esta carta?

Esta carta quiere decir que usted está en el proceso de pagar un sobrepago de beneficios y debe enviar su siguiente pago.

¿Qué hago ahora?

Debe enviar su pago y el comprobante de pago incluido en esta carta para asegurarse que su pago es procesado de una manera oportuna. Usted debe escribir su Número de Identificación de Reclamante en el cheque o giro bancario. No envíe dinero en efectivo. Si prefiere hacer un pago electrónico por Internet, puede hacerlo ingresando a su cuenta en www.jobs.state.nm.us.

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

Usted está en el proceso de recaudación de sobre-pagos hasta que el saldo se pague en su totalidad.

¿A quién debo contactar si tengo alguna pregunta?

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 obtener información acerca de reclamos por Internet en www.jobs.state.nm.us. Todo individuo que solicita y está recibiendo beneficios de Seguro de Desempleo, está requerido a registrarse en el Sistema por Internet 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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