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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 05/26/04
nae from MD said:
Me to just because we are 13, doesn't mean we can work hard!!
On 05/24/04
Annmarie from FL said:
I completely agree. I can work alot harder then my older cousin who is 17 and I am only 13.
On 05/23/04
christina from VA said:
its not fare that if you go to chuck E.cheese and you ask a boy or girl who work there how old are they they say their 14-16 and 13 year olds cant get a job we should at least be a baby sitter or have a part time job or a paper boy/girl its so unfair for us 13 year olds not to have a job
On 05/23/04
christina from VA said:
you right my mom is in the same situation
On 05/19/04
Raquel from NM said:
I think if we are responsible enough to baby-sit and watch a bunch of little screaming kids all day long, then there is no reason to say we're not mature enough to get a job!
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