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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 10/03/05
karla from TN said:
why can't 13 year olds get jobs? it makes no sense
On 10/03/05
ems from Othr said:
people say you can get a job at 14 but what is the point if there is hardly any jobs that you can get when your 14.
On 10/03/05
jade from AL said:
hi im 14 years old nearly 15 and i cant find a job anywhere can you help
On 10/02/05
Latresa from MN said:
i think that it should not matter if your 13 to get a job cuse if you dont have any money and you need money to help out your family or save for college then you should have a job. i am 13 and i want a job so i can get a new cell phone but i cant because i dont have a job and i have to wait intill next summer to get a job!!! that stinks just because of your age!
On 10/02/05
shalonda from AL said:
im 13 one year away from 14 i should be able to get job rite if im rite give me a shout out
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