Hiring Teens This Summer? The Fines Just Got Brutal

FREE Download: Summer Hire Compliance Checklist Includes: state-by-state hour limits, hazardous occupation list, work permit requirements, and a manager quick-reference card. [https://zurl.co/ffUi5] 🎯 FREE AUDIT OFFER: First 10 U.S. companies with 10+ employees get a full Strategic HR Audit, done personally by Rhamy. Normally $1,000–$4,000. Navigate to Audits → Select HR Strategic Plan → Enter code EP69Audit at checkout (Sign up free at https://advisor.peopleprocesses.com) Hiring teenagers this summer? The fines for getting child labor wrong just hit $16,000 PER EMPLOYEE, and the rules are completely different in every state. In this episode, Rhamy Alejeal walks you through the 6-step framework for hiring minors legally, covering federal AND state rules, hazardous occupation restrictions, scheduling controls, and the manager training that actually prevents violations. Timestamps: 00:00 Summer Teen Hiring Risks 01:25 Why Child Labor Gets Missed 02:44 DOL Crackdown and Fine Math 04:30 Step 1 Age and Permits 05:54 Step 2 Hour Restrictions 07:00 Step 3 Hazardous Tasks 08:08 Step 4 Scheduling Guardrails 08:43 Step 5 Train Managers 09:40 Step 6 Document Everything 10:19 Minimum Viable Implementation 11:31 Checklist and Free Audit Offer 13:03 Wrap Up and Next Episodes LISTEN TO MORE EPISODES:    • Your Company's Never Had HR | Here's What ...      • Why Exit Interviews Are a Waste of Time (A...      • Mileage Reimbursement 2026: Why The New $0...      • Why Your Best Employees Are Leaving | Stay...      • New Hire Reporting Mistakes Cost Employers...      • 2026 Compensation Planning: How to Budget ...      • No Tax on Tips: Which Jobs Actually Qualify?      • Pay Transparency Mistakes That Cost You Ta...      • When HR Ignores ADA: One Mistake, Big Cons...      • Wage Garnishment Compliance: Protect Your ...   Subscribe for clear, actionable HR insights for growing businesses.[   / @peopleprocesses  ] #hr #hrcompliance #childlaborlaws #summerhiring #hraudit #smallbusiness #humanresources #complianceaudit #strategichr #startuphr #hrtips #employeecompliance #peopleprocesses #donthralone #fyp

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