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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 02/25/04
abi from Othe said:
i totally agree the only job i can get is a paperround
On 02/25/04
jonisha from IL said:
I think it's not fair for 14 year olds to be able to get jobs and 13 year old can't and I personally think some 13 year olds are more mature than 14 year olds
On 02/24/04
Tiana from UT said:
I am 12 years old and I am totally broke. I really really want a job. Who agrees?
On 02/24/04
Amy from MO said:
i'm only 12 but i'm paying for my 4 lizards & 2 dogs (not food & vet bills) i'm always in debt and if i had a job i could pay for my own stuff. the government people think we aren't mature enough & i have 2 admit, some of us aren't, but those of us that are should B allowed 2 have jobs. it ain't fair at all.
On 02/23/04
jake from HI said:
my family frekin broke. so im tired of my friends having money to go to the mall with out me cause of it. i need money so i can get hip with the crowd, if you know what i mean. and i live with my mom and she has a low paying job so every time the electricity goes out while im doing my stuff.
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