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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 11/23/04
dreamer from MT said:
That wrong that they wont let childern work
On 11/20/04
amanda from AZ said:
I think we should be allowed to get jobs. I mean, we too need money to pay for the things we want. If it's legell for a 14 year old, why not 13? I really need money for the things I want and it's not like my parents want to pay for everything and the time. PLEASE make it legel for a 13 year old to have jobs.
On 11/19/04
cheyenne from CA said:
this stinks we can work just as hard as any one else why cant we work please i really want to get my bro a dog but my perents wont give me money please change yhe law
On 11/18/04
rachel from Othr said:
im 13 years old and im capeable to work, im a strong, sensible, hard working girl and i need a job that i can do over the weekends or after school. I need extra money to buy xmas presents, stationery(pens, pencils ect), buy the clothers i want and ect. I am hopeing to do babysitting, part-time jobs(stacking shelfs,cleaning,packing bags,ect. I hope there is a job out there for other teeneagers with the same problem like me.
On 11/17/04
Stacey from MI said:
Yeah, im the only one in this household that dont have a job!!
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