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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 01/12/05
stephanie from WA said:
well I am 12 and I think that it is crazy that you should be 14 or older I am going to be 13 in May and oh wow 1 year I mean 13 year olds can be just as responsible if not more but i just want a job to like spend some money to go to the mall but still i just think it is unfair that you have to be 14 15 or 16 and older to get a job so change the law please
On 01/11/05
Joshua from NH said:
I think that at least 13 year olds should be able to get jobs. I was thinking that the citys should have jobs for kids but only the citys should so teens can earn for college and more people might be out of debt. Plus the city if the thay set it up right thenthey to would earn money Thank you
On 01/10/05
Hannah from NC said:
I am 14 and a half and looking for a job to help support my family because of tough times. I was wondering if anyone knows of any place where they would allow someone my age to work and under what conditions. If you have any info please let me know
On 01/10/05
Charlotte Millar from Othr said:
Im 14 i need a job to help my family but all the ages are 15 and over i know im closer but i need one very much now we old enough to work im loyal respectable but if i do get a job im not going to be ripped off im talking full time and fair amont of money but im reliable and hard working it really isnt fair
On 01/09/05
Christina from NV said:
I don't understand why kids 12 and 13 years of age can not get jobs. I want a job because I would like to get some shoes and different things like that without asking my mom or dad for them. 12 year olds and 13 year olds should be able to get jobs. It would only be fair.
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