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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 07/17/07
Dustin from AZ said:
well i want a job to keep me busy over summer cause all i do is stay inside from the heat and i bmx and because its so hot out i cant bmx and i want also need a job for cloths for school when school starts again......
On 07/16/07
Manuel from CA said:
i need a job for money cause i need it for braces and my G.P.A is a 2.6 and kids should have the right to work for money just like adults.
On 07/16/07
FIONA from TX said:
What the heck what kind of rule!! grown ups decide everything where we eat what we do,and where we live and know how much we are allowed to earn thats not fair what if we want a job its labor if its forcing us to work if we want to then its fair
On 07/16/07
tfro from MO said:
why cant i have a job if i want to. is it not my choice
On 07/14/07
Gina from OH said:
ya i am 13 2 and my dad tells my i have 2 buy my own cell phone,my own min., even my own cederpoint ticket (to go on a youth trip) i just want 2 know how can i make $50 in 1 week????????? i hate this law!!!!!!!:
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