If An Employer Complies With The State Law Does That Guarantee Compliance With The Federal Law Or If The Employer Complies With Federal Law Does That Guarantee Compliance With State Law?

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If An Employer Complies With The State Law Does That Guarantee Compliance With The Federal Law Or If The Employer Complies With Federal Law Does That Guarantee Compliance With State Law?

Not in all cases. The rule to follow is that the law that is most restrictive and protects the employee the most is the one that applies. For more information, see Comparison New York State Child Labor Law vs Federal Law.

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