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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 03/15/04
Esbeidy from CA said:
I am 14 years old and in many places that I've gone to look for a job they said that I must be 15 in order to get it. That isn't fair because I am a responsible person and can't get a job.
On 03/15/04
nickeey from IL said:
I think your right! I do work for my dad, but i dont think i get minimum wage! i only get 20 $ a weekend and it makes me mad because i can never go any where where i liked to go!
On 03/15/04
Diquan from NY said:
I think 13 year old boys and girls should have jobs because they are old enough to get a job. So I think new your should huddle up and get together and think about thank you a hve a great day holla at ya boy peace
On 03/15/04
Fashionette from TX said:
Im 13 years old and i know for sure i need a job , so i wont have to ask my mama for money when i go places. I mean us 13 year olds are just as good at the register as the adults maybe even better. The least we could do is sack groceries or put items up. But me the main reason i want a job is to help my mama out with the things we need i know she could use the help and also when i go out i wont have to ask her for money that she needs to pay bills. Well what im trying to say is if youre 13 you should be able to work. Just like were old enough to do chores and baby-sit we can have a real job.
On 03/14/04
razja from AZ said:
gurl I feel ya Man I want a job.Since Im the youngest in the 8th grade all my friends are getting jobs and Im jelous cause I dont wanna go to summer school I wanna job making hella money
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