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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 07/30/07
char from AL said:
I have read all the comments on this web page and they all make since. Not every body has parents that can offord to buy things for their children all the time. Kids 10 and up need jobs. So I agree, you people need to fix this QUICK!!! We need a head start so when we have graduated we're able to afford to buy a house and land. I think your just affraid that if kids get a job it will be less money put into your pocket. That why some kids turn out to be beats and low lives because they weren't able to exsperience work at a young age. IT'S NOT FAIR AND NOT RIGHT, AND YOU ALL KNOW THAT!!!
On 07/28/07
leeah from MI said:
ok this is what i think i think tjis is why so many yuong teens get into those gangs and doing all the wrong things cuz the law iz playing games and dont wanna let us do the right thingd if we wanna get a job to keep our selves out of trouble and keep our minds busy then we should be able to
On 07/28/07
Keyona from CA said:
MY NAME IS KEYVONNA AND I WANT A JOB SO I CAN BUY WHAT I WANT IN WHEN I WANT IT. MY PARENTS DON;T ALWAYS GIVE ME WHAT I WANT SO I THINK IM OLD ENOUGH TO BIY MY OWN ITEMS
On 07/28/07
Marco from OR said:
I want to buy a psp but i dont get in allowence and i'am to young to have a job so i cant get what i want to buy.
On 07/27/07
Jazmen from FL said:
I FEEL THAT IFYOUR UNDER THE OF 13 YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO GET A JOB
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