Teenagers about to embark on summer jobs should know they have rights and ways to protect themselves.
The Kid With One F turns 14 this summer and has been asking me about getting a part-time job. It seems like only yesterday I was coming up withThis has led to a lot of discussions between us about what to expect as a new worker, especially where predatory bosses take advantage of the inexperienced and eager. Here follows a list of things I imparted to my offspring to protect them.Wage theft is the most prevalent type of theft in America, and is actually.
You cannot rely on the goodwill of management when it comes to promises, whether they’re for advancement, increased wages, or flexible staffing. Something about being in charge of other humans breaks many of these people’s brains and turns them into petty Machiavellis. Do not assume more responsibility for free. Make them give you clearly defined benchmarks and timelines in writing.I used to deliver pizzas.
If for some reason you can’t record a meeting, send an email summarizing the meeting to your boss and their superior at the earliest opportunity. In fact, do that even if you record the meeting. Make sure you CC a copy to a personal email you control so you have access to the record. Contemporaneous memos are always good to have, especially if lawyers get involved.
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