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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 08/30/03
Heather from MO said:
OK people are always saying that kids are so immature. Don't they think that allowing them to work at a younger age than will make them more responsible? What is the use of waiting until they are 16? That is such a waste of time. What if they need the extra money to help out there family? It just isn't fair!!!
On 08/30/03
Maribel from CA said:
I feel ya I am also looking for a job but peole say I am too young!!!!
On 08/29/03
luvbug from WA said:
I have been looking online for jobs and found that 13 year olds can, babysit, paper routes adn work with their parents 14: grocery stores, movie theatre, retail shops, baseball places, adn etc.
On 08/29/03
daniel from CA said:
im 13 ineed ajob i dont think its fair for 16 and up to have a job and us not i mean isnt this a chance for us to prove to adult that we are worthy
On 08/28/03
Micki from Othe said:
I FEEL THE SAME WAY!!!! I'M 12 TOO!!! NEARLY 13 AND I REALLY NEED A JOB!!!!!!
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