Get to know employment laws for minors so you can start hiring teens at your business.
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Whether it's Christmas, summer or spring break, you need to be ready for the busiest times of the year by temporarily increasing your staff numbers. Hiring teens is a good way to accomplish that.
High school students are often eager to earn extra cash for the holidays, and — as a major benefit to you — they're usually willing to work for lower wages than adults who are more experienced.
But before you start posting jobs to find teen workers, it's important to make sure you understand the nature of seasonal work and the rules for hiring minors.
The duration of a seasonal job will depend on the particular needs of your business.
While many retail companies hire seasonal employees to cover the influx of shoppers during the holiday season, other businesses have seasonal needs that can span several months instead of just a few weeks in November and December.
Examples would include a ski resort restaurant that’s open only during the winter, or a shop near a beach that operates strictly in the warm-weather months.
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