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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 03/31/04
La' Bree from CA said:
I don't want to read everybody's comments, I just want to know what places I can get a job at, and where its at so I can make my own money! Im really getting tierd of reading questions when all im looking for is a job.
On 03/30/04
Cassandra from NY said:
I WANT A JOB! WE SHOULD BE ABLE TO HAVE JOBS ONCE WERE A TEEN LIKE 13!! I NEED MONEY THAT MY MOM CAINT GIVE ME ALL THE TIME!!
On 03/30/04
Aaron from IN said:
i definitely think they should hire 13 yr. old teenagers to work. That is just it we are not kids anymore, we can think for ourselves. Plus were definitely smart enough to work at a fast food restaurant because we've made it this far in school. Love ya Rachel
On 03/30/04
morgan from UT said:
we need jobs for all of the things that we want that our oarents won't or can't buy us. we are as responsible as some people who can work.
On 03/29/04
Kelis from NY said:
Right On girl!!!!!!!!!! 13 Yr olds should defenitly be able to get a job teenagers need money aswell y'know Rock up to the teenagers
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