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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 07/14/05
ciara from PA said:
why cant we get a job i mean its like we need to work for money thats all i would work for so i could put it in the bank and when i turn 18 all i could do is rent a house and buy a car cuz i woluld be ready 4 the future i mean dont u feel me teenage girls
On 07/13/05
Ashley from MN said:
Yeah I mean people would you rather see me doing drugs and alchohal or getting an education and actually useing it! Well what do you think all you law people. Because you know some of us can't afford to pay even the smallest amount to get into a sport! Hello that money goes into food an rent! Get a clue here. So you say do something free like street sports. Thats where you get into trouble! So just take us seriously and take us off the streets and into the real world! We need to learn sometime. Its your choice to help or fight, you choose drugs or well earned Money. We deserve RESPECT!YA
On 07/13/05
Ashely from AL said:
why can't 13 year olds have a job we have the same amount of rights than 18 year olds
On 07/13/05
Griffin from NJ said:
I think the age should be 13 because my parents always tell me to earn my money but im to young to get a real job! and knowing the goverment now a days if we start a lemonade stand well have to pay tax or get a permit
On 07/13/05
Sasha from Othr said:
There are so many jobs available for teenagers, but 13 year olds are more enthusiastic than 14 year olds, so why not move the limit a year down?
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