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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 11/17/03
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. I think that it really isnt fair that they get to work and we dont, I mean, we are just as mature as them, maybe even more mature.
On 11/16/03
Kat from FL said:
I think its totally dumb that thirteen year olds cant get jobs! i mean, it cant be considered child labor abuse because its our choice if we want to work or not. we should have the right to work for our money just like adults. same rules should apply if we didnt do our work then we should be fired, if we do good she should get a raise or be promoted. what happened to 'all people are equal'? we are treated different because we are younger. its not fair and every one knows it!
On 11/16/03
hillerd from Othe said:
i dont see why 13 year olds cant get a job. Like i need a job for money and to save up n things and mostly all 16 year olds are immateaur (most) and i think 13 year olds are more well behaved so CHANGE THE LAW get me a job for the age of 13
On 11/15/03
sinead from Othe said:
i need a job it gets so boring i only get a little bit of money i want a job it is o snide
On 11/15/03
sinead from Othe said:
i really want a job i am a 13 year old and no one will give me one it is unfair cos 13 years olds are wanting to get clothes and shoes but we cant if we have no money if ya have any imformation please help me out
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