How Young Is Too Young to Work?

How Young Is Too Young to Work?

In response to a spike in child labor violations, some states are strengthening their laws against the practice—while 16 states have weakened laws against child labor. What’s going on?


Guest: Lauren Kaori Gurley, labor reporter for the Washington Post.


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