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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 03/03/04
D from MI said:
I am only 13 to and I need a job!I dont get allowence so if I want something I cant buy it.Do you Know of any other jobs for thirteen year olds?
On 03/03/04
EVA CARBAJAL from CA said:
I KNOW WHAT YOU MEAN ITS NOT FAIR.IM TRYIN TO LOOK FOR A JOB TO.A REAL ONE. EVA
On 03/01/04
Stcaey from Othe said:
Ok..13 year olds should ba able to get a job! i mean 13 your a teenager now as long as we understand the responsibility and effort we have to put into a job we should be able to get one!! Why wait one more year i mean i makes no sense if 14 year olds can handle a job so can 13 year olds!! Anyways we are at the age that parents let us have our own like and be indepentant so we need ouw OWN money not asking our parents for money everytime we want to do someting! so i mean come one give us some credit!!
On 03/01/04
april from GA said:
yes i think we can work at a young age it great to work if you ask me. because you can buy your on clothing shoe and help your mother and family. so can we please have a real jobs for 13 teens year olds.like a job call the baby sitter club and anything a teenager can do
On 02/29/04
wensdy from Othe said:
it's not fair why is it only 14 year olds can get a job they should make it yonger
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