a part of the thoracic cavity in the middle of the thorax, between the pleural sacs containing the two lungs. It extends from the sternum to the vertebral column and contains all the thoracic viscera except the lungs. It is enclosed in a thick extension of the thoracic subserous fascia and is divided into the anterior mediastinum, middle mediastinum, posterior mediastinum, and superior mediastinum. mediastinal, adj.
How Old Do You Have to be to Work at McDonalds? The Federal government has passed the âFair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)â that sets the minimum age to work at most jobs (including McDonalds and Wal-Mart) at 14-years-old. It also limits the number of hours that employees under the age of 16 are allowed to work. Because of the hour limitations for 14 and 15-year-olds, a large number of companies require a minimum age of 16 for their employees. Another factor companies might not hire employees under 16 is that the older teens tend to be more mature and, therefore, more reliable.
The children are usually between the age of 5 and 17. They have to work in extreme conditions for long hours. They have to work under risky circumstances. Their families are poor so they are willing to work to earn some money. Because their family needs that extra source of income.In China, they have a law that does not allow children under the age of 16 to work. But the government says under special circumstaces, these children will be able to work. The gov. calls it Educational Labor..