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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 07/06/07
kk from FL said:
man im just short cant i just get a job as a car washer or at a corner store but they think im some snotie nose kid that is 10
On 07/05/07
Gen from CA said:
I know what you mean 5 bucks a week sometimes......grrr I can't even find a job at my neighborhood because I'm so short and small for my age......I want to at least be a library assistent..,but NO!!!
On 07/05/07
??? from CA said:
I'm 11 and I can't find any good paying jobs to take care of my pets or have spending money for things I need or want.I mean really...such inconvenience. The jobs that they have for us our delivering newspapers, farm working, pet sitting, and that stuff......They should really change the law
On 06/26/07
Quita from MO said:

I have just one Question about this. Well I need a job real bad. I don't have a job and I need one cause I care for three silblings and my mom is sick and I also care for her to. My G.P.A is a 3.0 and I love school and I could work to the ability.

On 06/26/07
Maurla from MO said:
Well i'm fourteen years old of age and i'm looking for a job for the summer and my G.P.A is a .2.7 and i'm very intelligent, bright, and smart.That's why I think I deserve this job.
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