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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 10/21/04
Jesse from MO said:
For real they think that 13 year old boys/girls can't work.  For those of us that are ready to grow up and have a job,  CHANGE THE LAW PEOPLE
On 10/19/04
Emily from OH said:
I want a Job as well. I'm 13 and many of us have proven capable of handing a job. It would be good for us plus we would earn money and learn its worth. Please make a working permit for 13 year olds!
On 10/18/04
Joann from AZ said:
I agree, I am almost 13 and I am really mature for my age and I need money for stuff I want and I dont want to babysit forever!! It gets boring!! We could work in the back or something or a easy kind of job!! We want MONEY!! Mula
On 10/17/04
cassie from TX said:
im in the 7th grade ande need a job , i think that the law should be changed to 13 years of age to work. i think other teens would agree, because we need our own money so we dont have to hound the adult when we need money!!!!!!!!!!
On 06/17/04
Hailie from SC said:
i am 13 and i really want a job. i know its sounds stupid but there is nothing to do but sit on my tale all day during the summer, and i want to be out doing something.i think they need to let 13 year olds help out at conveniounce store or something.
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