If your client is or was a minor at work, check for employer pay violations or other abuses. The Fair Labor Standards Act1 limits the categories and hours of work for minors, especially on school days. Certain jobs declared hazardous by DOL are entirely off-limits to minors. Violators are subject to civil or criminal action. Louisiana likewise limits the occupations of minors and regulates their employment.2 These laws are enforceable by the state’s labor agency, and violators are subject to certain penalties, including fines, imprisonment, attorney fees, and interest.