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Was your teen injured at work? Here are the next steps to take

Susan Johnston, who worked at an oil refinery for two summers in a row when she was 19 and 20,...

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Things your child should consider before becoming a supervisor

Is your child ready to take on more at work? The thrill of being asked to be a supervisor can...

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How to help your teen ask questions about unsafe or unhealthy work

“The first thing I would tell my teenage self is to use common sense,” says John Watts, who worked...

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Is your teen prepared for working in the cold? 5 things they should know

During a frigid Ottawa winter in 2016, a massive wall of ice, which one worker described as a...

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Does your kid feel uncomfortable at work? How to spot the warning signs

Jobs are great for teens—they help to build confidence, teach them how to work with different...