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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 06/22/05
carly from IL said:
im 13 and i don't get an allowance and i wan't a job so i'll have money and don't have to run mom asking for money and she alway's telling me "GET A JOB" and i want a job so i can get the things that all my friends have A CELLPHONE.
On 06/22/05
Chase Fisher from OH said:
Why can't 13 year olds get jobs? Some 13 year olds like me dont have any other way to get money. My mom said to mow some lawns. But what can 5 or 10 dollars buy these days. I have to wait until next february to get a job? That's plain stupid!
On 06/21/05
jackie from IL said:
im 13 and my mom is telling me to stop askin for money but i never have any so i need a job but part time babysitting reli isnt helping me any i ony get to do that one in a great whil so i vote they should change the law and give 13 year olds jobs!!!!!
On 06/21/05
daniel from CA said:
it isnt fair. if parents dont want us at the house n they want 2 see us succed then they should let us get a job. they sbould let us take a job so we arent bored.the bosses should hire us b/c we can do some of the small stuff or something easy that the 16+ dont want 2 do
On 06/21/05
kameela from FL said:
Im so mad cause my family has money but i dont want other peoples money i want my own money. To donate and stell have fun with friends man if this website is not going to help kids 13 and up get jobs then why have it.
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