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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 04/14/09
Amy R from NY said:
i really would like a job, im 13 and i no my mom is having some hard times with money and i just want a job to buy stuff for myself instead of asking my mom.
On 04/06/09
from AZ said:
I totally agree i would really rather earn then have to badger mmy parents for everything like i need an full thing of instruments to start my band
On 02/03/09
Sophie from Othr said:
Im From The UK. I Need A Job To Pay For My Lfe Basicly, I Keep Going Over On My Phone, Cos Im On Contract! My Dad Keep Talking To Me About It But He Says Its Time For Me To Start Baying The Bill. HELP ME PLEASE!
On 12/21/08
steph from CA said:
i need a job.do you know any websites.
On 12/21/08
X from Othr said:
Im 13 yrs old and im desperate for job ever since i was 10 i think if i worked and knew money was coming in i would not mind i would love to be able to be independant on myself instead of doing the puppy face to get something and my mum is struggling wiv money and i would love 2 buy myself fings! so let us ave jobs!! i ave had enuff we can handle it1!
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