Fair Child Labor Work ethic is essential to maintain a healthy and prosperous livelihood. Countless hours of work could be beneficial for people, but are there more benefits or consequences for children having a job? The United States maintains age and safety standards for child employees. This was made during the Industrial period when children were risking their lives while working in factories. The United State’s Fair Labor Standards Act is beneficial because it states clear limitations on hiring children or minors for employment. Children will be able to focus on education more frequently, face fewer risks in injuries, and gain work ethic in a reasonable amount of time. When people invest their time into education, there are more chances
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As an illustration, “the FLSA also prohibits minors under age 18 from working in occupations that the Secretary of Labor declares to be particularly hazardous for such youths or detrimental to their health or well-being” (Ashanti 4). Therefore, there will be fewer risks of a serious injury to younger employees. Children should be rewarded for taking responsibility by working. They should not be hindered by task that requires a certain amount of skill and attention. The age limit of eighteen is a good barrier, since eighteen is the age where students start establishing their livelihoods. This law is still consistent, even though it was created years ago. As an example, “after the Civil War, industry expanded and became increasingly mechanized. The textile industry flourished in the South and with it, oppressive child labor. Children as young as 6 or 7 years were recruited to work 13- hour days, for miniscule wages, in hot and dusty factories” (Ashanti 3). These severe conditions were brutal. With these horrible work policies being tolerated, the country had to intervene to prevent children from risks. Throughout the years, the U.S. Department of Labor has been examining and determining on whether businesses’ hours, wages, and workplace were ideal or safe for people to work. The Department has labeled certain jobs as hazardous or not suitable for younger employees. This is a benefit for …show more content…
The law establishes guidelines so young employees do not feel burdened for being responsible on taking a job. Employees should always have the sense of safety and reassurance that there will not be underlying consequences. Working at a young age does not necessarily cause more harm, but the limits on scheduling, conditions, and tasks are considered beneficial for young employees. There are valuable experiences that only a job could provide, so the Department of Labor has done well in providing the youth with opportunities to work for a better
As an illustration, “the FLSA also prohibits minors under age 18 from working in occupations that the Secretary of Labor declares to be particularly hazardous for such youths or detrimental to their health or well-being” (Ashanti 4). Therefore, there will be fewer risks of a serious injury to younger employees. Children should be rewarded for taking responsibility by working. They should not be hindered by task that requires a certain amount of skill and attention. The age limit of eighteen is a good barrier, since eighteen is the age where students start establishing their livelihoods. This law is still consistent, even though it was created years ago. As an example, “after the Civil War, industry expanded and became increasingly mechanized. The textile industry flourished in the South and with it, oppressive child labor. Children as young as 6 or 7 years were recruited to work 13- hour days, for miniscule wages, in hot and dusty factories” (Ashanti 3). These severe conditions were brutal. With these horrible work policies being tolerated, the country had to intervene to prevent children from risks. Throughout the years, the U.S. Department of Labor has been examining and determining on whether businesses’ hours, wages, and workplace were ideal or safe for people to work. The Department has labeled certain jobs as hazardous or not suitable for younger employees. This is a benefit for …show more content…
The law establishes guidelines so young employees do not feel burdened for being responsible on taking a job. Employees should always have the sense of safety and reassurance that there will not be underlying consequences. Working at a young age does not necessarily cause more harm, but the limits on scheduling, conditions, and tasks are considered beneficial for young employees. There are valuable experiences that only a job could provide, so the Department of Labor has done well in providing the youth with opportunities to work for a better