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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 07/25/05
Shateria from GA said:
I live in georgia. and im a broke. and i want to be able to take my family out to eat and pay nd tip really good BUT..... I am 13 with no job ... i wish i could wrk when im 15...
On 07/25/05
nancy from IL said:
man my mom says if u want all this stuff get a job unfortanly im only 13 but thats not fair i wanna work and make money for my self so that i know i earned my hard cold cash and so i can get what i want
On 07/25/05
Samantha from MI said:
13 year olds should be aloud to have an afternoon job.Some adolescents ,like me, don't get allowance and should be able to earn their money a different way just as adults do.
On 07/25/05
Brittany from MI said:
Most of us girls bring up shopping, that's not going to help us any. I think they are aware some of us are responsible and mature, but i think they are also aware that some of us aren't. I think they've just got to start trusting us like they trust everyone else, that are older. I need money for a bank account so i can start saving the money i'm going to need. Don't you think that would be the responsible thing to do? Chris? What does it matter if we can't spell? I don't think all of us 13 yr olds are looking for a job in Training and Development. Good Luck to us, we should start a pertition!
On 07/25/05
Frank from CA said:
Im 13 and I have this whole summer to myself, but I desperately need my own job. So, why should I wait for next year when I'm capable of doing most jobs that 14 and 15 year olds can do.
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