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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 03/26/04
jess from ID said:
K13 year olds may be able to deliver news papers but a lot of them don't want to do that it's boring!
On 03/26/04
Lauren from RI said:
No. The reason the government doesn't want thirteen year olds to work, is because most are not mature enough. Thirteen year olds don't have the responsibility or education to actually work. There are many jobs for thirteen year olds; such as mowing lawns, babysitting, or newspaper delivery. You wouldn't see a thirteen year old (who probably can't even use correct grammar) doing brain surgery or even working in restaurants. There is such a thing as "insurance," and thirteen year olds are under age.
On 03/26/04
Caitlin from SC said:
I think We 13 year olds deserve to have a job so we can show how responsiable we are
On 03/26/04
Katie from SC said:
I hear everyone man why can't us 13 year olds get a freaking job. we want jobs so we can waste it on us and do what we want while showing how responsiable we can be. i want something my ma always tells me to get a job and she tells me to get a job i have to EXPLAIN to her that im 13 and cant get a job cuz im'too young'. if they havnt notice some 14 year old probably just turned 14 DUH!
On 03/24/04
nancy from FL said:
I want a job. I wantto buy things that my parents cant spend money on. Because they need it for bills and food for the family. I want to make money for myself. Atleast enough for I could spend it on lunch. They should lr 13 years old work plezzz!!!!!!!!!!1
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