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As soon as you turn 14 in Georgia, you are eligible by law to enter the job market. While every worker can face workplace discrimination or exploitation, it’s often younger, more inexperienced workers who are more at risk.
Regardless of your age, it’s good to know how to protect yourself from injustice in the workplace. Here are a few tips.
Know your basic rights as a youth worker
In Georgia, you are always entitled to the $7.25 per hour federal minimum wage, even if you’re under 18. Unlike some states, Georgia sets no additional, lower minimum wage for minors.
However, if you are under 18, there are limits on the amount of time you are allowed to work. If you are 14 or 15, you are not allowed to work more than three hours on...
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