Protect Youth Workers Pledge

In 2023, Governor Kathy Hochul tasked the New York State Department of Labor to create the Protect Youth Workers Pledge as a part of a broader initiative to protect youth workers within the state. By taking the pledge, New York State employers commit to the following:

• Pledge to protect New York youth workers by educating themselves and their employers about labor rights and human trafficking.
• Pledge not to employ minors in prohibited occupations or exploit their youth or labor.
• Pledge to always consider the safety and wellbeing of minors as employees, future employees, or members of our community.
• Pledge to report suspected violations to the Child Labor Task Force.

By signing this pledge, Employers will also receive a sticker they can display in their businesses to show their commitment to protecting youth workers in the workplace.

Take the pledge