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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 09/29/07
Keron from TX said:
 i think kids 13years or older should be able to work because some children may wanna start thier money saving earlie,(as i want to do myself)but many kids want to work and they need to do something about it our goverment need to do something to please help us!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
On 09/28/07
Toni from MD said:
i have been looking for a decent job but could not find one whats the problem i dont under stand
On 09/25/07
kaliel from CA said:
i think i should be able to work i can handle the responsibility and i am sure others my age can too i need a job so i can make my own MONEY and i won't have to ask my mom for none.
On 09/22/07
josh from GA said:
i have been looking every were for a job right when i find 1 and go throw all the crud just to say that i was under age.i say we should do some thing about. we can work we can do many things and all of it is being wasted. Sooooo whoever is reads this help do something adout it !
On 09/21/07
Eliza from WI said:
I think they should be able. I'm 13 and I WANT a job...I think they should be able IF THEY WANT too...
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