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Question: Can a 13 year old work in a fast food restaurants, or is it only 14 year olds?

Answer: Federal law sets 14 as the youngest age you would be able to work in a fast food restaurant, or most other jobs. Different companies may have different policies on how young they will hire people.

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On 09/26/05
hayley from IN said:
hi, im 13, and i grew up kinda tight $$ed, so i have to earn everything myself including clothes, shoes, blah blah. its been hard, because i want soo many things, and im terrible at savin $$, so plzzzzzzzzz let 13 year olds have jobs, its important so we can learrn early how to spend and save reponsibly, it would help ppl like me
On 09/26/05
anonomus from FL said:
hello!!, ive checked all day for a job but they only have them for 16 year olds or older. i cant wait that long, i need a job so badly, i cant just rely on my mom for money she doesnt have, this is soooo stupid.
On 09/25/05
Gabe from IL said:
Just wait another year and quit whining!
On 09/24/05
corey from LA said:
its not fare because other prople want jobs.
On 09/24/05
Roberta from CA said:
Yeah, I know why did they choose 14 instead of 13. I think its unfair that a 13-year-old can't get any job, but a 14 year old can get many jobs. I mean its only a 1 year difference!
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