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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 04/21/05
Diana from PA said:
Hey im 13 and I can get a job. Its diving me crazy! I need money so that I can go out wit my friends. I walk around and ask people if they want their grass cut but every one says no. Why can we get jobs?? We are just as good as 14 and 15 year olds. So whats the big deal?
On 04/21/05
Summer from Othr said:
i am 13 and i think that we are old enough to have jobs. WE ARE TEENS RIGHT! why can't the law for having a job be 13, not 14. It's STUPID!!! Hope u other teens agree with me!!!
On 04/20/05
Roxy from CA said:
It's so totally not fair... all the 15 year olds can have a job. but when we need our own money, we cant even get a job! WHY DONT THEY CHANGE THE AGE TO 13!
On 04/20/05
ada from MN said:
i'm thirteen and i think that we should be able to get jobs because older kids dont want to work and this is for our own good to get experience and start savin for future years.
On 04/20/05
LaBreshia from MI said:
It's against the michigan law to get a real job anywhere, but what the law doesnt concider is that alot of teenagers are very mature even if they are 13. Also, 13 year olds have hardships just as much as 14 and 16 year olds. So if you could please, please lower the age to work to 12 or 13(based on the maturity of the child. Thankyou!!!!!!!
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