Summer Job Demand High for In-Demand Group Amid Labor Shortage

The tightest labor market in decades has led to a surge in summer job opportunities for teenagers, with hourly pay rising about 5% in April from a year ago at restaurants, retailers, and amusement parks. Some states are rolling back restrictions to let teens work more hours and, in some cases, more hazardous jobs, but labor rights groups see it as a troubling trend. Economists suggest allowing more legal immigration as a key solution to workforce shortages.