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Question: What are the laws concerning jobs for 13-year olds?

Answer: The Fair Labor Standards Act states that the minimum age for employment is 14 years old. A 14-year old that is a full-time student would be allowed to work in a retail establishment as long as the employer has obtained certifications from the Department of Labor. A business could be fined $10,000 for hiring someone under the age of 14. The age requirements for agricultural employment are slightly different.


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On 05/03/08
trotti from Othr said:

i think we should be able to apply for jobs when we turn 13 because we are teens.

On 05/03/08
bella from CO said:

we just need to be trusted and we can't ask for more money from our parents we have to own it. i suppose i'll have to wait another long year until i'm employed!

On 04/29/08
tanasi from MI said:

im thirteen and i think that it isnt fair that 14 year olds can have a job and thirteen year olds can't.  we can do the same thing that they can.

On 04/28/08
karina from NV said:

I think most people my age are responsible enough to handle a job. I think that law should be changed. If we were in the 1800's we would be married by now so why cant we work?

On 04/27/08
jasmin from GA said:
im 13 and i think we should be able to work would it be better if we wasted our time getting into trouble we should spend time doing something constructive like working
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