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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 07/26/07
jazzi from CA said:

OMG I AM SO MAD RIGHT NOW.. I WANT A JOB SO BAD BUT "SORRY YOU HAVE TO BE 14" WHAT T IS THE DIFFERENCE, STUPID LAW!!!

On 07/25/07
Tiana from NC said:
I think that as long as the child makes good grades and is a responsible and polite child they shoud be able to get a job with the requirements of a 14 year old. Tha's my opinion.
On 07/25/07
Ryan from PA said:
I think that if the child is 10 and up, and they would like to work they should be allowed to. I need money to buy things.
On 07/22/07
latoya from MI said:
I think kids 12 and up should have jobs.I have thing's I want to buy but I cant because I dont have a job.Allowance isn't getting it so I need a job.So you guys need to work that out.
On 07/21/07
ashley from WA said:
This law thing is crazy. Us 12,13 and 14 year olds need and wants jobs too. I don't wanna want till im 16 or 18. I want a job right now. Why can't we just work at like daycare preparing the childrens food or being an assitant. Anything that like 18 year olds can do...WE NEED THOSE JOBS YOUNG!!
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