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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 04/30/05
Nataly from OH said:
I think that 13year olds should be able to get a job because Use 13yr olds need jobs more then anything because we want to go out alot!So Plz. let 13 yr old GET JOBS!
On 04/30/05
harman from Othr said:
im a 13 year old and i dont think its fair that only 14 year olds can get them. Its only one years difference. i cant evev get a frikkin paper route!!!!!!!
On 04/30/05
nicollette from NJ said:
i think kids 13 and older should be able to get a job because we're teenagers and have more responsibilties anyway. if being a teenager is such a big deal, then why can't we get jobs. some of us kids need the money for important reasons like moms day or christmas. it's not fair we have to wait. pleezzzzzz change the 14 year old law before im 14. thanx
On 04/29/05
rachel from MS said:
13 year old should work and get money not that early to work at that age.most parents think they are young to work but they are not around 13,14,15,15 etc should work.
On 04/27/05
jazmine from MI said:
I have been looking for a job every since I was 13 years old.I had one, I used to work doing shoppers.But,now I am 14 years old and I need a real job,so that I can have my own money to spend and not get it from other people in the family.
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