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Minors at Work:

An Understudied Population

Speaker

Dr. Keaton Fletcher presented at the 2025 LERA Annual Meeting, and we are thrilled that he is joining us to share his research.

Dr. Keaton Fletcher is an Assistant Professor of I-O Psychology and Deputy Director of the Occupational Health Psychology Program at Colorado State University. His research focuses on the social stress of work, specifically exploring the role of stress in teams and leadership interactions. He also co-hosts the podcast Healthy Work, that translates the science of occupational health psychology for general consumption.

Program

Although estimates suggest that annually 1/3 of teenagers in the United States work for pay, and that internationally over 138 million children are engaged in child labor, the experience of minors at work is relatively understudied. Moreover, recent law changes at the federal and state level are likely to increase the likelihood that minors will be employed for more hours, for less pay, and with fewer protections. This talk will (1) outline what we know about minors’ experiences at work and (2) preview some forthcoming findings about the differences between teenagers and adults in how they process workplace stressors and resources.

Registration

The program is free! Please book your seat below.