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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 06/20/05
Cheyenne from TX said:
I am looking for a job, and everyone says I'm too young. Well, I understand that but come on us 13yr olds need money 2! We could even help out our parents if there running low on money, wouldn't that be great!!!
On 06/19/05
Kimby from Othr said:
yeah i totally agree with u guys its so crapy we all work hard but still we get like nuthin. last year i was so desperate for a job i looked like everywhere and then my parents saw a job advertised as a modle and i thought oh yeah i'll give it a go! and i did and now u can start earning more money then any1 u no so trust me get out their. but my parents still give me money but i still look after my big brother by always giving him money so trust me it will all work out.
On 06/19/05
sami from WI said:
im goin to be 14 soon... but there so much things i want that i cant get cus were low on money! and..well were kind alowon money so i kidna feel bad n wanna help maby with the billz n pay my own things..i think i AM responsile to work but no one thinks 13 year olds are!!!!! this angers me. n i wouldnt care where i worked or for wat store..as long as it pays!
On 06/18/05
from MN said:
I agree with everyone who says that the law is lame. I want to be able to buy my own car when I'm 16. I don't think it should be the best car, but I think that I should pay for most of it. For some people getting money from their parents is like an every time thing. My dad works so hard for his money I don't even want to ask. And now that I'm 13 and I have alot of friends who want to go see the new movies, I have no money to do that. Its proven that 13 year olds see more movies then any other age. Well I think that we should work to get money instead of bummin it outta our parents.We Need Cash
On 06/16/05
cheyanne from CA said:
Yeah! having a job would be great! then i dont have to ask my parents for money.. I mean were teens and we should be able to work and get paid. I know any 13 year old who reads this whould agree! Why cant the law just be 13 years old and you can work,, I mean we save up our allowence for practically over a year and we barely get any money then we spend it on one thing and before you know it you have to start all over agian !!
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