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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 11/19/03
DeeAnna from TX said:
Yeah. stop being lazy and get your butt up to earn some spending money and act responsible so you can go places like a concert or the movies or the mall.
On 11/18/03
ayyanna from MD said:
I feel as if 13 year old children are as responsible or even more responsible than older teens. An I think that it shouldn't matter your age it should matter about how much effort you but nto the job and how much you want the job. I am 13 but I work harder than most of the older kids, and I think that it's just a rip off if 13 year olds cant work.
On 11/18/03
Brianna from WA said:
i totally agree! how are we supposed to show that we can do a job without ANY experience. here in WA we can only get a job when we are 16. i need a job NOW though. if you can help me, help!!!
On 11/18/03
lozza from FL said:
I wish i could get a job come on people WE NEED TO PROTEST!!!!!
On 11/17/03
Caitlin from GA said:
I really wanted to get stuff for myself but I can never get it because I never have a job and Im getting really angry because 13 year olds need jobs too not just 14 year olds and up. Ithink that it relly isnt fair that they get to work and we dont I mean, we are just as mature as them maybe even more mature.
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