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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 02/07/04
Robby from FL said:
I think dat you should be able to work when you turn 13 because i need money to pay my cell ohone bill evry month,and to be able to go to the movies or the mal without being lyk,Ma can i have 50.00 bucks you could just be like ma im gon out i dont need any money because i got my first paycheck.
On 02/06/04
heather from NJ said:
I belive that 13-year-olds should be able to work because we all like to have money but we cant get money without work on a little alowance some do not all though I know that cause Iam thirteen and I would really love to have a job cause there are alot of things I would love to buy but my parents wont let me.
On 02/06/04
nope from Othe said:
we should be able to work cause you do not want your mam to pay for all your stuff you need
On 02/05/04
daniel from Othe said:
i agree that is the only way to make money
On 02/05/04
catpeach from CT said:
I think this is a good law...and i am 13. if you want a job that bad you should be looking no for what kinds of jobs are offered to 14+. some jobs like helping at a camp require you to take a babysitting cousre, first aid saftey...etc. even when you do turn 14 there are not many jobs aviable to you. start by vonterning somwhere to see if you can handle other responsiblities beside school. and the only reason "you(posters)" want jobs is to buy stuff at the mall. you really don't need nail polish cds namebrand clothes makup. i don't get any money when i go shopping.and ypu also say that y
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