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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 02/24/05
brittany from AZ said:
us 13 year old shoul d be ale to work. why do you have to be 14? we are old enough and mature enough to make the right dcisions. we know what is right and what is wrong. your allowing us to voice our opinions now all we have to do is get people to listen. in arizona you get your permit when your 15 right?well some parents make thier kids pay half the insurance, well if we can only work one year how are we supposed to get enough money to pay insurance because insurance is expensive. we NEED to WORK at 13!
On 02/23/05
Leanne from NY said:
I am a 13 year old from ny and i am only alloud to babysit and i want a real job that i can make a steady amount of $$ and also a steady job i don't think it is fair b/c we are teens when we turn 13 and i think we should have our own responsibilities. People can't say well when your 13 you don't have a ride to your job but you don't when you are 14, 15 and 16. When your 16 you need an adult by you so it makes no differanca. This is my oppinion. It is so not fair.
On 02/21/05
eleena from FL said:
we should be allowed to have a job! its not fair! i mean, come on people, not every ones parents loan them money! mine miake me earn it! i have to pay for everything! like my car and college my cell phone! wake up america!!!!i need a job! honestly im broke! ive got what, $15 left?please lower it to 12 at least!ppppllllleeeeeeaaaaassssseeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!
On 02/21/05
heather from MD said:
I think it is very unfair that us 13 year olds are not aloud to work...do u think we like to be home allthe time with no money...we are as mature as any person is...13 is an age...not our maturity mode...i think people need to reinforce the law about 13 year olds not bein able to work!! thank u and please take my response with alot of encouragement.
On 02/20/05
Ted from MI said:
I have been looking for a job and cant find one just because 13!!!! i am just as capable as any 14 year old we need to find a way around this rule it just isnt fair
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