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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 04/03/05
David from CO said:
It is totally unfair my 14 yr. old bro can get a job and me being 13 i have no luck... it is bad to always ask your parents cause they get annoyed and we need our own money
On 04/02/05
hannah from Othr said:
i think 13 year olds should be aloud to earn there own mony because myself and other my age want to go out with friends an earn some money and dont want to keep askin mum or dad for more money all the time....I really need a job because i want so much stuff which isn't going to happen ifi dont have a job because my mum cant afford the world for me!!!!
On 04/02/05
devanaire from PA said:
i argree with everyone im only 13 and i need a jod bad we are capable of doing stuff so we should be capable of getting money other than asking on parents or saving it up.
On 04/01/05
Keith Head from TX said:
Im 13 im responsible and i think i can handle a job, we are teens, right! I understand why 12 year olds should get one most would spend on lil toys, some 13 years olds even, but give us 13 year olds a chance and well show you we can do this!!
On 04/01/05
tansiha from NY said:
hi my name is tanisha and i've been trying to earn some money. although the law for working is 14 i think it should be put down to the age group of 13. plus im still looking for a job
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