HR Chat: Hiring Summer Employees

You’re planning to hire seasonal employees for your business this summer. Since these positions are short-term and often filled by high school or college students, you’re wondering whether your responsibilities as an employer are any different. Specifically, when hiring high school–aged workers, do you need to follow special rules regarding their work hours or provide additional meal or break periods when scheduling shifts?

It’s great that your business has the flexibility to bring on additional staff this summer. However, hiring youth workers can introduce added risks and complexities. With a subscription to myHRcounsel, we can support you by drafting policies and hiring letters, as well as helping you navigate any day-to-day issues that may arise.