Keywords
child labor, Iowa law, alcohol
Document Type
Article
Abstract
In the never-ending tug-of-war of today’s charged political climate, the child labor discussion has been caught right in the crosshairs. While the Biden administration promised to crack down on child labor law violations (with varying degrees of success), more states continue making it easier for children to work. Because of this, the opportunity to exploit a progressively younger workforce will continue to grow. Amidst this backdrop, this article focuses particularly on a new Iowa law that expands child labor across the state. While there are many states seeking to roll back child labor law protections, Iowa’s new law seems to be the most expansive, dangerous for
Recommended Citation
Hubbard, T. (2025). A Critical Look at a New Iowa Law Allowing Minors to Serve Alcohol. Journal of Food Law & Policy, 21(1). Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/jflp/vol21/iss1/6
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