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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 04/27/04
Evyn from CO said:
It's just not fair. We should be able to work if we're good at it. It's been my life long dream to become a waitress for Champps. There should be a law about not hiring 11 and up! I just want to get a job. Babysitting isn't good enough. Nobody will hire me for I am 'too young'. What can a teen do to get money anymore?!
On 04/25/04
Meredith from MI said:
I think that kids who are 13 should be allowed to get jobs, but could have different hours so that we wouldn't have to work all the time. I personally am sick of babysitting I would like it if I could get a steady job and be able to make money.
On 04/25/04
Lavelle from KY said:
I'm tired of watching my friends come to school with new clothes and stuff when I have to wear cheap clothing and my Mom nagging me because I want nicer clothing. If I can stay home by myself, I think I should be able to get a job.
On 04/25/04
Arkacia from TX said:
I think that 13 year olds should be able to work because sometimes you want your own money and to say you earned it. Your money is not your Mom's or Dad's but money that you've worked hard for. I would like to buy a cellphone without my Mom telling me I can't because it's her money.
On 04/25/04
Arkacia from TX said:
I think that 13 year olds should be able to work because sometimes you want your own money and to say you earned it. Your money is not your Mom's or Dad's but money that you've worked hard for. I would like to buy a cellphone without my Mom telling me I can't because it's her money.
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