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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 05/14/04
john from CA said:
I think you people need to learn how to spell then you can work at thirteen you really don't have the maturity level to handle a job and school. I would know I was 13 it's too much stress wait until you are older kids.
On 05/14/04
Mike from MA said:
Wow. If you kids are trying to make a valid case you should probably use english, not internet lingo. I don't find anything to be wrong with the law, actually makes a decent amount of sense. And besides, the chances of you getting hired once your 14 will be limited, because you will only be able to work a certain number of hours per day/week. And the employers would much rather hire people who can work much longer.
On 05/13/04
Shantia from NY said:
i agree with all of yall its not fair that we cant work but then they want us to be responsiable people i think we should do something about it
On 05/13/04
Evan from TN said:
hi iam 13 teen years old and i do not like to ask my mom for money because she gets mad i need money so i can go places and TN you must be 18 teen or older to get a job and it going to take me 5 years to get a job
On 05/12/04
Connie Nash from NC said:
i agree with all the teens i think we should be able to get a job we need money to and most times i dont get money and when i want something i cant never get it its time to stand for our rights teens should have a job at the age of 13 if they want to work because i know i would like to work and spend money i want a job its time for the law to change because i would like to work and have spending money
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