ResumeBuilder.com Survey Reveals 1 in 4 Americans Believe Child Labor Protections Should Be Reduced
SEATTLE, May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ResumeBuilder.com, the premier resource for professional resume templates and career advice, has published a recent survey report that assesses attitudes toward child labor restrictions and protections. The report also shares insight into the potential benefits and drawbacks of working as minors. ResumeBuilder.com researchers analyzed responses from 1,000 adults in the United States.
- According to the survey, 26 percent of respondents 'probably' or 'definitely' believe that child labor restrictions should be loosened in the United States.
- Survey results also indicate that respondents' level of concern regarding the labor shortage informed their opinions on whether child labor protections should be reduced.
- Among the 71 percent of respondents who are 'somewhat' or 'very' concerned about the labor shortage, 30 percent support reducing child labor protections.
- Additionally, of the respondents who believe child labor protections should be reduced, 60 percent say minors should be allowed to start working between ages 13 and 15.