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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 12/17/03
Justin from KY said:
I think 13 year olds should be able to get a job. It's only one year away. 14 year old are not any more mature.
On 12/17/03
laura from Othe said:
MOST BPEOPLE WOULD RATHER GO AND GET SOME MONEY THEM SELFS RATHER THAN ASKING OTHER PEOPLE.
On 12/16/03
Jamie from NY said:
I think that if a 13 year old is responsible, and gets good grades at school. They should be able to get a job!!!!!!!! It is soooo unfair!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
On 12/16/03
crystal from FL said:
i think that 13 yearolders have enough talent where that we can get a job.i get sick of going 2 school and doing all that wor and then coming home and doing chores 4 about 5.00s.i want 2 make real mony.IWANT A JOB.
On 12/15/03
Dansy from NV said:
I wanted a job when I was 10 because my parents were in huge debt. My parents are still fighting debt when my 28 brother was born. Besides what so different being 13 and 14 we are still teenagers. We have the rights as Americans to do so. Beside I NEED THE MONEY to help my parents and to go shopping
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