Chewy is a popular pet retailer with over 100 stores across the United States. The company has come under fire in recent months for allegedly hiring 16 year olds as employees.
There is no federal minimum age for employment, but many states set a lower age. In Pennsylvania, for example, employers must only employ workers who are at least 16 years old, but no younger.
Chewy has denied that it hires 16 year olds as employees and has stated that it will investigate any allegations of wrongdoing. The company has also said that it will take appropriate action if any employees are found to have been hired illegally.
The allegations raised by the media have sparked a national debate about the minimum age for employment. There are proponents of a lower age who argue that 16 is too young to be working full-time and should be in school.
There are also proponents of a higher age who argue that 16 is old enough to be working and should have a chance to learn and develop skills.
Based on the evidence currently available, it is unclear whether or not Chewy has hired 16 year olds as employees. If the company has done so, it may have violated state law.
If the company has not hired 16 year olds as employees, it may not have violated any law.
