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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 06/05/05
Lauren from Othr said:
I am 13 aswel as all of you and I have a paperound but I still don't get much money, I live in UK. If anyone knows what sort of job I can get PLEASE leave a post for me as I really want to save up for this new mobile which is gorgeous!!!!!!! Thanx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
On 06/04/05
Courtney from NJ said:
hey i'm 13 and my mom is always tired of us asking her of money so0o getting a jod could really help her out.
On 06/04/05
Shariese Martin from IN said:
I'm 13 years old and I want a job. I am a straight A student with plenty of honors. I think me and other kids should have the opportunity to get our own money. We are responsible enough. You say we watch too much TV. But what else is there to do after YMCA is over at 5 o'clock. You know you really should get your stuff together. What about those families with one parent and still need money. That 13 year old should be able to get a job to help support that family. Put yourself in our shoes. Please pass this law!
On 06/03/05
Janea Chaunte' Robinson from MO said:
I am 13 years old and it is not fair that i can not get a job i am mature enough you can ask my mom this law needs to change because I need a job I have looked for jobs every where and they said that you have to be 14 or older it is not fair at all are we not mature enough because I am very mature for my age what can i do to change this law because this is not fair why cant you be 13 and get a job man i swear this isnt fair I bet that all the people who are thirteen years now could change this law if they really wanted a job this law is going to change god is going to make a way.
On 06/02/05
Derek from TX said:
I think I should get a job to stay out of trouble. because the feds are always asking me questions for no reasons. so I think I should use my time smartly. and stay away from illegal substances such as weed like my friends.
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