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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 09/03/05
katie from Othr said:
I was out trying to get a saturday job today and not one shop will let me because i am too young i think we should be able to get jobs because i really want one it will keep me busy and off the computer :P
On 09/02/05
alex from NY said:
13 year olds should get jobs because they will gain independence and responsability. and 13 year olds are adventurous and want to go out and have fun, but in this day and age, every thing comes in a hefty price!!!
On 09/01/05
amber from MI said:
i am sick of not being able to find a company that will accept me! if bush is so concerned about child care i think he would agree to attempt and succeed in making it legal that 13 year olds can get jobs. some kids like me for example have to save money for 2 months just to get a pair of pants & shoes i want that my parents won't by for me. & i'm not talking about little jobs.i mean jobs that pay good. cuz how high the gas prices are, i was told i have to pay for gas to get to & from my job!PLEASE HELP US!
On 09/01/05
Monica from MO said:
What if you need to make money to help out a good cause, that alone is a reason to let people 13 and up work. Since we are now 13 we need our independence and a job would help ourselves mature when it comes to responsibility
On 08/30/05
Lola from TX said:
it is realy unfair to not be able to work we should otherwize we could get caught up in drugs and get pregnant. I am muture another its them who won't let us work that ain't
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