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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 10/07/05
kate from FL said:
I NEED A JOB come on the government has to make it okay for kids that are 14 or 13 to have a job
On 10/06/05
Helen from VA said:
URG! I've been looking for a job everywhere! this isnt fair i have 2 years working experiences already.. why cant i work?
On 10/05/05
Jazzmine from WI said:
Why can we get a job at 13? We deserve a job as well as everyone else. You have to know that 13 year old gurls luv to shop!
On 10/04/05
Jack from TN said:
I do not think it is fair that us 13 year olds can not get a job.As a teenager we should have the opportunity to get a job.I have been trying to get a cell phone for the past two months but I do not have the money to pay the bill.I have called several places but they have all said 16. I have 2 younger siblings and I do not get money as often as I used to.now I do not get an allowance I just get money when I truly need it.
On 10/04/05
jonny from NY said:
y cant we get a job at 13 because wat if we want to get 1 at burger king or Macdonalds
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