Problem-Solution Essay

The Part-Time Job of Minors

While the percentage of high school students doing part-time jobs is increasing every year, the legal system in place to protect students is too weak. Because of the weak legal system for child labor laws, bosses are able to make many illegal and immoral actions towards minors. Many bosses do not pay minors enough. For example, although the minimum wage in Korea is 4860 won for an hour, most minors get 3000-4000 won per hour. Also, minors are more likely to be exposed to dangers. For instance, there are many instances of sexual harassment done to girls by employers and customers at gas stations, cafés or restaurants, and boys, who are not qualified to drive, have a high chance of being in a car accident while making delivering.
To solve these problems, the government should enforce the legal system to protect working minors by activating a report center for those violating labor laws. If employers do not pay minors a proper wage, the minors may accuse their employers of violating the child labor laws. Then, the employer would have to pay a fine or be ordered to suspend business. Also, there should be a law that says minors cannot do work that is beyond the means of students. Minors should not do inappropriate work for employers such as making deliveries by motorcycle or serving alcohol at bars.