McGuckin v. Keystone Dye & Metal Works

Levinthal, J.,

In this case the Workmen’s Compensation Board awarded the minor claimant double compensation on the ground that the employment was in violation of the provisions of the Child Labor Law.

It is admitted by the employer that claimant was under 18 years of age when employed and when the accident occurred, and it is conceded that the employer failed to comply with section 8 of the Child Labor Law of May 13, 1915, *557P. L. 286, amended by the Act of July 19, 1935, P. L. 1335, which provides:

“Before any minor under eighteen years of age shall be employed, permitted or suffered to work in,…