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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 04/10/05
kerry from Othr said:
Hi im 13 too and I think it is totally unfair that we cant get a job around here! I want to earn my own money to buy my own things but how can I, when I havent got job? HELP!
On 04/10/05
lisa from NY said:
my parents are spliting up .So money is really going to be tight and my friend and school mates all know me as having money to spend having fun now that i just turn 13 i can't have a job and i'm going to be broke.13 year olds need jobs 4 real
On 04/10/05
alex from MD said:
hi, i think 13 years olds know wat they want 2 do with their money. As long as we earn it.
On 04/09/05
Brandon from WA said:
Hey im 13 and i want to get some money (for an MP3 player and some other things) and im smarter then most people when it comes to computers (so my parents say, and my dads an IT pro) and i think that if we are 12 or older, we should be able to get a job if we can demonstrate responibility and expertise in the job we want.
On 04/09/05
chino from Othr said:
 i think the law shud change! i wanna spend MY money and get a job and b indapendant!!!! isnt that wat u grown ups all ways say this is gettin me vex i wanna have a job !!!!!!! its so unfair!!!! 
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