This report has been voluntarily retracted by Gusto’s research and data team because it contains inaccurate data related to the year-over-year trend in the share of hires that are between the ages of 15-19.  

The team identified an error in the source code that resulted in inaccurate results being reported. The Gusto research and data team regularly reviews and updates its methodologies and data to ensure we are providing data and insights that are accurate and trustworthy. 

The data for this report has been corrected and the results are available here.

Luke Pardue Luke Pardue was an Economist at Gusto, researching how public policies help small businesses and their workers thrive. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Maryland, where he studied the effects of government programs on disadvantaged populations’ housing and labor market outcomes.
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