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A matter of maturity.(FROM THE EDITOR)(workplace roles)(Editorial)
In America, 15-year-olds aren't allowed to do much, at least not legally. They can't drive. They can't drink. And they can't vote. But thanks to the extraordinary efforts of an industry coalition, they can now do something with vastly more responsibility and consequence: save lives.
After heavy lobbying from all major aquatics groups, the U.S. Department of Labor agreed to change its stance on workplace roles and allow 15-year-old lifeguards at water-parks. Many industry professionals are cheering Labor's decision. I am not. While I applaud the groups for setting aside their differences and working toward a common goal, I think that energy was put into the wrong place. It seems to me this group should have used its collective might to create incentives that attract more qualified lifeguards, not convince the government that adolescents should be allowed to shoulder a responsibility few adults can handle.
I know such a stance runs counter to the business of aquatics. Many operators might argue that they simply can't afford to pay the wages required to attract and keep more mature guards. After all, it's often only a part-time gig with few benefits, other than a ...
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Source: HighBeam Research, A matter of maturity.(FROM THE EDITOR)(workplace roles)(Editorial)