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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 06/11/05
Huttner from IL said:
i see everyone saying, 'i want a job it would be so cool' ive got something to say to you. no its not fun. i have a job caddieing and i have to get up at 6:30 everyday and sit in the caddieshack waiting to get out, and even if i go im not guarunteed money. my point is that its not as fun as you think. you have to get up everyday and go. you hardly ever get to see yourfriends and even though its summer you have to get up early and go to be early. its terrible dont think jobs are cool...
On 06/11/05
Aidan from OH said:
I really need ajob. We need to be able to work. I mean, really. My parents can't give me allowance, and I'd like to support in some way possible. And i can't do "odd jobs" becauwse i have now lawnmower or stuff to wash cars with either.
On 06/11/05
Alyssa from Othr said:
HEY THAT IS SO NOT FAIR!!!!!!!!!!!!!! because I need a job because my brother (grade11) because he is the eldest child he gets all the cool stuff and he got given a car by mum and dad and i have asked them if they will give me one when im his age and they always say UMM! and they got him a phone Too and they wont be getting me that when im his age so i need a job to actually get that stuff by my self. BYE!!!!!!!!!!!! Fom Alyssa Nickname:Lexi/Radius ***WAVE***BLOWKISS***OLIVWA***Seeya
On 06/11/05
Nicole from NC said:
Ok. I'm not 13 yet but I will be in December. My mom is a single working mother, and we need all the cash we can get. I think if my grades are high enough, we should at least be able to work in the mall!!!
On 06/11/05
missy from Othr said:
hey my name is missy and i want to have a job because i need money and i wont have to ask my parents for money all the time if you give me a job i will be very happy and pleased so i can make some money to bye some stuff so can you plz help me and find me a job thanks alot im very help full
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