No fine for firm that employs the under-aged
A company that employs kids aged under 14 to sell chocolate in parks and door‑to‑door (I’ve turned a couple away) will not be penalized by the CNESST. So what’s to stand in the way of businesses exploiting kids?
Nicholas 11:36 on 2025-08-16 Permalink
I remember selling chocolate to raise money for a school trip, but it was the school who bought the chocolate and then resold it to us, who sold it, though not as employees technically? This is fishy, and the fact they’re trying to help kids not get into trouble but also profiting is odd.
Kate 12:51 on 2025-08-16 Permalink
The company is counting on people assuming the kids are fund‑raising, but it’s just retail.
Nicholas 13:39 on 2025-08-16 Permalink
Exactly. And if you’re retail selling in public places you probably need a permit and are surely subject to labour laws.