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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 02/01/04
Marvin from TN said:
I agree so much with you. I think we should get jobs also. I wan't things for myself but I am not able to get because I don't have any money.
On 02/01/04
tracy from NY said:
i know how it is to want something but did you ever think that if your parents wont allow you to buy it or wont buy it for you then you dont need it? think about that
On 01/31/04
Jozef from VA said:
I dont think that 13 year old should be able to have jobs because alot of them are immature and thats alittle too young..So I think that it should stay the way it is.
On 01/31/04
amy from Othe said:
im fed up with sitting in all weekend looking for a job i should be out there doing 1 really, please help me!!!!!1
On 01/31/04
Holly from OK said:
I reckon that we should be allowed jobs....we need to depend on ourselves and it'll be job experience. Plus, we get more time out and about!!!
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