[extropy-chat] Jack's right, he's not ready for reality

[Gary Miller]

Teenagers working odd jobs low pay are 99% of the time part of the hidden
economy of people working off the books and generate mostly unreported
income although in small amounts.  

If the teenager work full-time however, the employer can get into big
trouble with the government if something bad happens and the teenager is
hurt or sues the employer for violating the labor laws.  It is my
understanding that the employer would be forced to go back an compensate the
teenager for all hours worked bringing them up to minimum wage.

In truth where I live however teenagers expect a good bit more than minimum
wage for mowing a yard especially if they provide their own lawnmower.


Rafal said...
 
>> And are you going to forbid teenagers living with parents to make some
extra bucks, unless the extra bucks cover their cost of living? Are you
going to go after the boy who mows lawns for 4$/hour?

Why would you do that?