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In his byline article for QSR Magazine titled
“Don’t Get Burned When Hiring Minors,” Irvine
Partner Tyler Woods discusses how restaurants can stay in the clear
when hiring individuals under the age of 18. Tyler explains that
employers can face stiff penalties if they do not follow certain
state and federal rules that govern the employment of minors. He
covers topics like work permits, wages, hours of work and
occupation restrictions, including the differences between 14- and
15-year-olds and 16- and 17-year-olds.
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