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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 07/16/05
Dan from PA said:
You people are all complaining that "it's not fair that these 14 year olds can have jobs and we can't its only a 1 year difference" well let me tell you something it is not gona be any easier to get a job when you are 14 either so stop crying. Yea granted you can still get very menial jobs as a paperboy but you act like you can go to any retail store and get a job. Hate to rain down on your parade but any jobs that is really worth it are only gona be give to people of ages 16 and up,So stop complaining!
On 07/15/05
Anthony from IL said:
It isn't fair!!! Parents are always talking about being responsible so if we can keep up with it why not im turing 14 so i get a job eaither way but its not fair to have to ask for money or wait till a holiday to get what we want & we are only 1 year apart so i say if we can keep up with our academics whynot let us get jobs
On 07/15/05
? from UT said:
i think that 13 year olds should B able 2 get a job.they think that we r the right age to go 2 jr.high. me and my friends like 2 go and do stuff.but stuff = money and even though my parents and my family are wealthy, i still think that it would b fun 2 have a job like some of my friends.
On 07/15/05
Emily from CO said:
Hi i am 13 to and my queshten is to the pepol out thair how is makeing the rools.when you wer 13 did you whunt a job.So pleas let 13 year olds have a job
On 07/14/05
Lexi from AZ said:
i am 13 and i totally think that 13 year olds should be able to get jobs. we have needs as much as older teens. we dont like to sit by and watch everyone else making money and spending it however they want if we cant! i like to buy my own stuff because it makes me feel better about myself that i can actually buy my own things with the money that i earn, but i cant really say that because 13 year olds cant find jobs. i mean, its only one year away from 14. people should realize that and let us get jobs. we are responsible and we deserve it!
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