My Mother Refused to Pay My 13-Year-Old for Six Weeks of Work. Forty-Eight Hours Later, the Labor Board Knocked.

family,” my mother said simply. “Family doesn’t charge family. This was a learning experience. You should be grateful we gave her such an opportunity.”

“You promised her wages,” I said, my voice low.

“We never promised anything,” Jennifer cut in. “We said she could help out. She’s been helping. Learning. Getting experience. That’s worth more than money.continue reading …