Protecting a Young Work Force

Here is an article on the challenges of protecting teens at work:

Teens At Work: Challenges in Protecting a Young Work Force
by Katherine Torres

As the school year wraps up, the prospect of sunny weather, outdoor barbecues and lazy afternoons at the beach make many a teenager dizzy with glee, while others find summer jobs to earn some pocket money and work experience.

Searching for summer employment can be enough of a challenge for teens, as fierce competition from older, more experienced workers makes the job search frustrating. But one of the problems teenagers – and their employers – are encountering is one many teens take for granted or don’t even think about: their own safety.

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