Many States Changing Labor Laws to Allow More Teens to Work

In an attempt to alleviate the effects of workforce shortages, some states are changing their child labor laws to permit more teens to work. For example, Maine and Michigan now allow 17-year-olds to serve alcohol at bars and restaurants. Other states have gone further, some now permitting 16- and 17-year-olds to work up to 50 hours a week and 14- and 15-year-olds up to 40 hours a week.

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