The federal government labor laws are relaxed on the minimum age that a child qualifies for employment in the farm and the industrial sector. Underlining the minimum age at 12 years, the Tobacco industry seized the opportunity to enroll children in the company with intent to reduce operation costs. While the major company’s objective is to undertake operation activities using low-costs capital and labor inputs with a focus on maximizing profit and boosting shareholders returns, most companies have always shunned the corporate social responsibility claiming that the practice exceeds the mandate maximizes profits. Children between the age of Continue reading...