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US bosses were discovered with nearly 6,000 children on their books last year, according to Department of Labor statistics, up from little over 1,000 in 2015.
Incidences of child labor have risen 69% since 2018 and some states are softening regulations to make it easier to hire minors for high-stakes jobs.
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Incidences of child labor have risen 69% since 2018 and some states are softening regulations to make it easier to hire minors for high-stakes jobs.
Faced with low unemployment and a shortage of adult workers, bosses have turned to teens to fill the gap. They benefit from many young migrants who need cash and don't ask questions.