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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 04/15/05
natashia from MI said:
why come 13 year olds dont never get no jobs but 16 year olds always can thats not fair to me.
On 04/15/05
jaz from UT said:
i think itz dumb how us lil peeps can't get jobs. america says, "children r our future", exactly my point if were the future we need practice....and we can't get it if u old peoples r stoppin us.....we need $ & not all our parents are bill gates! hear me up and change the laws!
On 04/14/05
Christian from AZ said:
Can u just get like a job that pays like 5.00 dollars an hour?
On 04/13/05
tay-tay from TN said:
IF PEOPLE ONLY KNEW HOW HARD IT IS TO FIND A JOB AT THIS AGE! 5 AND 10 DOLLARS ARENT GOING TO CUT IT! PARENTS NEED HELP THESE DAYS! AND I WANT TO LOOK GOOD ALL THE TIME!
On 04/13/05
Alexander from AL said:
I need a job fast. I'm only 14 and i need money but i don't know where to get a job, can anyone help me out?
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