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Jarrod Haar: AUT human resources expert addresses question of whether employers would hire teenagers

Published: Aug. 31, 2022, 11:29 p.m.

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Questions over whether employers would be willing to hire 13 to 15 year olds.

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The Australian Retailers Association is floating an idea to address ongoing staff shortages in hospitality and retail by bringing in teenagers.

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However, there is no minimum wage for under 16s and leaving under 14s alone being illegal.

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AUT human resources expert Jarrod Haar says convincing employers is possible, but it won\'t be easy.

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He says there are lots of 15 and 16 year olds who might want some work, and it might benefit employers to have extra help on standby.

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