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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 04/07/04
kristty from MI said:
You're too young. You probably cannot handle it.
On 04/07/04
jessica from FL said:
Hi my name is Jessica and I want a job really bad, but people say that I am to young.
On 04/07/04
nicole from FL said:
I want a job but people say that I am too young. They should let young people work so that they can have extra money in their pockets to spend.
On 04/07/04
Niana from OH said:
you cant even spell young so you are not ready to do anything yet just chill you will live!
On 04/07/04
anahid from CA said:
I'm 13 too and i want a job real bad does any one know how i can or any ideas for some one my age?
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