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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 06/24/05
Brandon from NC said:
I think that 13 yr olds should be able to have a job b/c were just as cabable as 14 yr olds having jobs.I feel worthless b/c i can't have a job!!! I know you all have reasons and comments to but us 13 yr olds have reasons and comments to.
On 06/24/05
Ashley from MD said:
I totally agree with being able to work at 13!!!!! Why can't we if we keep up with school and our parents aggree!!!!! Then I could get what I want with my own money.
On 06/23/05
Charles from CA said:
It would be great having a job at my age!Everyone says I am machore enough to have a job. Just b/c you see all of these teenager my age doing dumb stuff that does not mean all of them are like that. I hate people who follow stereotypes or miss judge us. That is one thing I don't do to people. I am one of those people who knows where to act silly at and when it is time to work. I am also benevolent so, I have an excellent personality. I think california should be the only state that changes that law. "13 year olds shouold be allowed to work just not the jobs you have to be very smart in.
On 06/23/05
Mona from MI said:
I have been looking for a job before summer even started!!I personaly think that its great for 14 year olds can work, heck! i think 13 year olds should work too. I mean why not its not really considered child labor such as in the 1800s. I would take any job that comes my way(unless its food service)!!
On 06/22/05
Charleen from ID said:
There should be no law you should be able to be 13 years old because if not you will have to wait another year and that will be dumb. so they should change not in less you say you are 14. I have babysat a 6 month year old and I am only 13 years old so why should we have to be 14 or over to havea job and I did`nt have trouble with the baby.change the law. Bye Now!
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