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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 03/21/05
Chickie from PR said:
I think that teens my age,14, should be able to get a job. We don't want to have to keep asking our parents for money. We want our own money so we can buy what we want when we want!!:/
On 03/21/05
kevin from TX said:
i need a job bad
On 03/19/05
Ana from IN said:
How come 14yearolds can hav jobs but 13yearolds can't? we're onli a year apart. And plus were going thru a stage where we want anything that's really cute that we see. (Not everything) but i still don't think its fair. And what will we do during the summer? We can't go out everyday and buy suttin unless were crazi rich. We need suttin to occupy our time
On 03/16/05
Aaron Melendez from NM said:
I'm thirteen years old and i believe that all of my fellow 13 year olds should be able to have jobs,because i know we all are capable of being responsible.We are not children any more so we shouldn't be treated like children.
On 03/16/05
ASHTON from SC said:
HEY! Im 13 and I want a job so I dont have to keep on asking my parents for money and that I will have money fo rmyself and dont have to depend on somebody to always give me stuff
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