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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 10/25/07
Cheyan from VA said:
That is soooooooooo not fair!!!I think that kidsthat are at least 13 should be able to get jobs!!!
On 10/24/07
Smiley from IL said:
i need a job! i love kids and dont charge that much. how hard is it to get a job?
On 10/20/07
calvin from VA said:
i need a job
On 10/18/07
KIANA from CA said:
I think you should be at least 131/2 to get a job foer instance why can't we get a job at a grocery store.(RALEYS,BEL-AIR,WINCO) how hard is it to bag groceries???Not hard at all. Or at least work at a shoes store or even a clothing store how hard is it to organize something??not hard at all..
On 10/16/07
rikki from NJ said:
thats not right all childern should have a job. stetin at the age of 10 and up . we need to help our family out also
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