2007-10-01 14:23:13 · 16 answers · asked by shorty 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
No. Teenage employment can be a good thing, as long as it doesn't get in the way of schooling. Many local governments have laws regarding teen employment, limiting the hours and contitions in which they can work. I think these limits are appropriate (at least in my state) and there is no reason to make it any more restrictive.
2007-10-01 14:31:22 · answer #1 · answered by helloeveryone 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You know, it really isn't all that heavily restricted in terms of hours as your first respondent said. I suppose if he means that you can't work third-shift, he's right, but then teens under eighteen can't work with most "heavy machinery" or dangerous equipment either.
It is perfectly legal for an employer to schedule a teen to work forty hours per week. If the teen is in school, they cannot work overtime.
The only benefit to society that would result from making it illegal for teens to work would be that more low-wage, low-skill jobs would be available for other workers. This would ultimately become a disadvantage as there seems to be no shortage in the supply of low-wage, low-skill jobs. I can tell you that I have no desire to perform most of the jobs which teenagers perform. The only other groups that seem willing to perform these jobs are immigrants, whether legal or illegal. The net effect of banning teenagers from work would be devastating. Quite a few illegals would have to be imported to make up the loss, so no; I don't think it should be illegal for teenagers to work. I don't see that bill on the horizon either!
2007-10-01 14:49:40 · answer #2 · answered by Off the bus! 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That would be a stupid, if not dangerous, idea
First off, if teens aren't doing the minimum wage jobs, who the hell is going to do them? Were trying to stop the illegals from getting the jobs, and you want to bar law-abiding ( for the most part) American kids from these jobs too?
Secondly, a lot of this money they are making is being used to save up for college. Yes, there are some who blow it away on God knows what, but they earned the money, so they can do whatever they want with it.
If the teens and the elderly don't do these jobs, then C3PO will do it for free, and everybody gets screwed.
"I never did give anybody hell. I just told the truth and they thought it was hell".
Harry S. Truman
2007-10-01 14:29:40 · answer #3 · answered by FootballFan1012 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There are already Federal statues pertaining to the legal age a person can be hired for certain types of jobs. Many states also have statutes related to "teens" working. As laws are already in place addressing your concern, I believe your question is moot.
2007-10-01 14:36:07 · answer #4 · answered by Baby Poots 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, there are already child labor laws on the books, both Federal and State.
You, as a child, or teen have a choice whether to work or not. There is no law against that.
2007-10-01 14:27:53 · answer #5 · answered by rb_cubed 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so. Teenage workers not only contribute a lot of work-hours in otherwise undesirable jobs, but teaching a teenager how to work before they're thrust into the work force can have many great effects on their life.
2007-10-01 14:26:46 · answer #6 · answered by colsen73 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no, but the government should create a law making it illegal to ask dopey questions.
2007-10-01 14:27:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Nope. Who knows - a little responsibility might be a good thing for some teens out there.
2007-10-01 14:40:25 · answer #8 · answered by Boots 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why would you ever want to do that?? Getting a job is about the single most important life lesson a teenager can learn.
Money doesn't really grow on trees after all.
2007-10-01 14:26:52 · answer #9 · answered by gcbtrading 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
no, many teens base a large portion of their college fund off of work.
2007-10-01 14:26:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋