Child Labor Question??

Question

I'm 13 years old and I do construction cleanup for this guy. He only pays me $5 an hour for the outrageously hard work. How do I ask him for more money without being rude?

Thanks, Jeff

Answer 1

Working for anyone always involves proving your worth then selling your labor or talents. If you can tell him you are worth more money and show him why you think you are he will give you more or you can quit. Quiting is really your only power over an employer. If you can get an experienced adult for 5.15 an hour paying a youth $5 maybe over paying. Show him what other companies are paying for the same work and how much more effective you are than who they can get for the money. If you can make more doing something else quit, If enough people quit he will pay more or do it himself.
If the work is dangerous you shouldn't be doing it but if it is just dirty and hot keep the job. I wouldn't worry about it looking rude, you have every right to ask for what you are worth, he has every right to say no. He may respect you more if you know what you are worth and require that.

Answer 2

A 13 year old should not be working in the construction field. There are Child Labor Laws that protect those younger than 18 from working in dangerous environments.

Answer 3

Hi,

you should stick to $5/hour until you're 14.

He could get in real trouble hiring a 13 year old to do construction.

If he's a contracter, he could lose his license.

Just do good work, and he'll notice you.

Answer 4

As others have already told you, what he is doing is illegal by hiring someone of your age. You could perhaps try asking him politely about it and if it doesn't work your could always resort to blackmailing him as he could loose his license for getting you to do the work.

Answer 5

Simple DONT what your friend is doing is illegal and he could face charges of child endangerment.