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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 01/30/04
Mikey from MO said:
i think 13 yr olds should be able to have jobs because just because were young doesn't mean we can't do ne thing we need to make money too because the Economy sucks right now but still we need jobs i have always wanted a job and i hope the law passes soon
On 01/30/04
Tasia from MH said:
Well I think that thirteen year olds do not need to have jobs,they are just getting out of middle school and they dont have any experiance. As I read the comments on this site I saw a lot of stupid illiterate 13year olds that can't even write or shall i say type on A computer.I understand being 13 and wanting to have money for yourself but life is not fair so stop being a big 13 year old and grow up!!!!!!!!!
On 01/29/04
han from Othe said:
i dont c y 13 year olds arnt allowed 2 get a proper job 4 saturdays.i got a paperound and i hate doin it straight after skool cause my friends ask me 2 go out but i cant so it would be better 2 workl a few houres on a saterday then doin a paperound EVERYDAY!!!ITZ BORIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
On 01/29/04
nattie from CA said:
Y cant we have a job at 13 we can be just as responcipal as the next guy i want a job and i bet u do 2.
On 01/29/04
? from Othe said:
HOW R 13 YEAR OLDS MENT 2 KEEP UP WIT DA FASHION IF ITZ SO EXPENSIVE COS OUR FAMILY DONT WONNA PAY £100 4 TRAINERS SO WE SHOULD GET A JOB 2 PAY FOR THEM
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