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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 01/07/04
Jacob from TX said:
I think that the law should allow 13 year olds to work. For example I really need a job. My parents are much in debt and I as their oldest son think that I should help with the income.
On 01/05/04
fatima from CA said:
I THINK THAT 13 YEAR OLDS SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO GET A JOB. MANY OF US ARE MATURE AND SMART. I WANT TO GO TOO THE MALL AND OTHER PLACES AND BUY STUFF WIHT MY OWN MONEY NOT MY PARENTS AND SOMWTIMES I FEEL BAD TAKING MONEY FROM MY PARENTS. I THINK THAT AS LONG AS THE KID ID GOOD THEY SHOULD BE ABLE TO GET A JOB
On 01/05/04
rinne from FL said:
I am 13 and think that myself and others should be able to have a chance to get a job.Not all kids are lazy and un-organized,i for one need a job,so i can go to the mall and get family members christmas and birthday presents,allowences arn't enough!!!!
On 01/05/04
Darrell from MO said:
im 13 and i cant get a job because it always says 14 and older. that just isn't fair
On 01/04/04
Harry Groom from UT said:
I think 13 year olds should have a job because they are older now so they can start going out on their own and to do that they need MONEY. If that can be done it will have to change so 13 year olds can have a job.I would really want a job!!!
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