Question

Marge has applied to at a roofing firm for a job as a roofer during school vacation because the pay is very good. Roofing is considered hazardous work. Under the FLSA Marge cannot be hired unless she is at least ____ years old.

Answer 1

Answer:

18 years old

Explanation:

The FLSA which is the Fair Labour Standard Act, is a US labour law that regulates minimum pay, overtime pay guideline, record keeping, youth employment and so on intended to protect employees from certain unfair pay and work practices and regulations. According to the fair labour standard act, given that status of the work and how hazardous it is in this scenario, an individual must be atleast 18 years old before he/she can be considered for employment.