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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 02/15/05
Chris from AR said:
we 13 year olds need to be allowed to work because we need the money and we r mature enough to carry those responsibilities!!!!!!!! >(
On 02/15/05
Adam Quinnin from Othr said:
i hav a paper job but i only get 9 quid but want more 4 new clothes but i don't want 2 scrounge off my mam n dad
On 02/14/05
from FL said:
I really want to get a job but I can't find one...it's totally unfair that 13 year-olds can't get work in, like, a shop or something.
On 02/08/05
gabriel from FL said:
I have 2 puppies and I need money to buy them food and to pay for there shots.i also need money to buy clothes that I need.
On 02/08/05
nina from Othr said:
i'm 13 and from the uk i despratly need a job so i can get money to help the family were broke at the mo. i dnt c how the only job u can gt my age is a paper round if u think about it its a lot safer working in a shop. why can't we ??????!!!!!!!!!!!?????????
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