So, you’re 12 and want to find a job. You’ve probably discovered by now that “real” jobs for 12 year olds are pretty hard to find. The reason for this is something call the “Child Labor Laws.” These laws were enacted in 1938 to protect kids from being hurt on the job, being overworked or ...
So, you’re 13 and want to find a job. If you’ve already been out searching, you’ve probably discovered by now that “real” jobs for kids under the age of 14 are hard to find. The child labor laws set by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) were designed to protect kids by limiting both the ...
It’s undeniable: Tweens want jobs. Child labor laws don’t allow kids under 14 to take on most jobs–so what’s a tween who wants spending money to do? Tweens have many skills that they can trade for cash, and summer jobs that they design for themselves can be powerful learning experiences as they connect hard work ...
With summer in mid swing and fall just a around the bend, there are endless positive activities to get your teen involved in. Depending on labor laws exercised in your state, your 14-15 your old may be able to get a job. I know, sounds like a joke. But there actually are businesses that can ...
As United States businesses continue expanding globally, one area of concern are human rights issues for foreign workers. Many foreign countries have had long standing issues with human rights, especially when it comes to child labor laws. The International Labor Office claims that 25 percent of children between the ages of 10 and 14 are ...
