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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 02/23/04
Brooke from WV said:
I think we should be able to get a job cause besides age theres practicly nuttin different between 13 and 14 year olds, Because we are just as capable as any other induviduale to do work.And plus i need money for clothes and such. much love from the Big East..
On 02/22/04
chelsea from NY said:
They say that you have to be 13 or older to get a job and i look for a job and i can't find one that will take a 13 year old
On 02/22/04
olivia from Othe said:
i think kids that are 13 should have a rite to have a job if they want one. im 13 and have been looking for a job for ages and cant find one with a good payment, im skint and i need the cash for things like prezzies and stuff that i want
On 02/22/04
Cynthia from NC said:
I think 13 year olds should be able to get jobs.Because I want to buy things on my own, without having my mom to pay for it.I want to feel like I am quailifed to get a job.Because I don't want to wait til I'm 16 to make a difference in the world,I want to start now.
On 02/22/04
kelly from NY said:
i agree that all of us 13 year olds should get jobs becouse each time we wont something, we always have to ask our parents and what do they say "noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It aint right we all need to be independent to have freedom we all are very responsible
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