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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 09/21/03
charlotte from Othe said:
i agree people are always on at how kids are always up to no good then why dont they let us work. the only reason we are up to no good is because we have nothing better to do and nothing to feel responsible about do something about it !
On 09/20/03
Starrlina from CA said:
Hi, I am 13 years old. I really need a job so I could save up for college. I hope I get a job.
On 09/19/03
MIMI from CT said:
I AM 13 YEARS OLD AND I REALLY NEED MONEY TO BUY A LAP TOP I KNOW I AM YOUNG BUT ITS HARD TO ASK UR PARENTS FOR 2,299.99. I MEAN COME ON THEY AINT GONNA JUST HAND IT OVER I NEED A JOB AND I NEED IT NOW. I THINK THIS IS A PERFECT AGE TO START WORKIN BEACUSEWE NEED TO HAVE RESPONSOBILITES YA KNOW WHAT IM SAYIN.
On 09/17/03
Ciera from OH said:
I really need a job now that iam 13 because my mom want buy me everything i need. She gets me things she believe i need or i want. I hate the laws aganist kids being only 14 to get a job.
On 09/17/03
Alexadria from DC said:
I think that 13 year olds should be able to work . We as teens should be able to sell newspapers and candy on the street and make money for it. 13 year olds have the advance as 14 year old so we should be able to work too.
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