True or False: Employers are permitted to hire 12-year-old children to work under any circumstances.

The statement that employers are permitted to hire 12-year-old children to work under any circumstances is false. Child labor laws in many jurisdictions, such as the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) in the United States, outline strict regulations regarding the employment of minors to protect their health, safety, and educational opportunities. Generally, these laws set a minimum age for employment, which is often 14 years for most non-agricultural work.

Even in situations where minors can work, there are limitations regarding the hours and types of work they can perform. Specific provisions may allow for younger children to work in certain industries or under specific circumstances, but these are quite limited and do not broadly permit employment of 12-year-olds in any context.

Other options suggest limited scenarios, such as part-time jobs or seasonal work during summer vacations, but they do not recognize the fundamental restrictions placed on employing children this young. Therefore, the assertion that it is permissible to hire 12-year-olds without restrictions is not accurate.