Interview – Blajer says: youth employment

Current regulations for employing young people come with a lot of limitations and requirements. Workers under 18 can only perform light duties, and employers are obligated to create a specific list of approved tasks for them.

However, this approach clashes with reality. Young people today possess impressive skills and knowledge in many areas, especially those showcased on the internet and social media, often surpassing adults in the digital realm. These capabilities often go unseen by regulations written decades ago, based on a different era.  This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Labor Code. Many of its provisions, enacted half a century ago, remain unchanged to this day. In our ever-evolving world, this creates significant challenges for businesses looking to hire young talent. – Krzysztof Gąsior says in an interview with Paweł Blajer for Biznes24.

Interview available here.