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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 09/29/03
FRANK from NY said:
IM 13 & I THINK US KIDS SHOULD BE ABLE TO HAVE JOBS. I MEAN WE NEED MONEY TOO. MAYBE WE DONT HAVE TO PAY BILLS BUT I NEED MONEY. I WOOD BE HAPPY IF I HAD THE CRAPPY JOB AS LONG AS I GOT MONEY. I WOOD WORK HARD TOO. SO WHY CANT WE HAVE JOBS? ITS DUMB THAT WE CANT HAVE JOBS!
On 09/29/03
Michelle from TX said:
How are you making 40 bucks a day?I am 2 months away from turning 15,I dropped out of school and I need a job.Any advice?
On 09/29/03
michelle from TX said:
hey yall!its not that easy...i am 14 and i cant get a job either...i dont want no stupid stuff like bbysitting and paper routes....aint yall tired of that?i want a real job working from home with real g's.i have health issues getting in my wayso i cant publicly work but yallbeing 14 aint that great either....i am about to turn 15 and i bet i still wont be able to find a "x" job.
On 09/29/03
chad from CO said:
how old are you
On 09/29/03
chad from CO said:
why cant we just go out and get a job we need, like older people
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