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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 08/28/03
UNKNOW from NY said:
Hey you all are right every child or preteen wants a job(i also want a job) .but what can i do i need to be 16 so i dont worry anymore but i still try to find a job. if any1 11-15 wants a job at a store then u would have u r relative working at the store 4 u to get a job. my friend is also 13 and he works at pizza hut and makes $1,000 every month cuz his uncle also works their and his uncle know people that work their they r related to him so his uncle requested his relatives who work at the pizza store to get his nephew a job so he got a job.. HE IS A FORTUNATE PERSON OR JUST LUCKY >>>BYE
On 08/27/03
joshua from MD said:
Even though I am fourteen years of age, I can porport that 13 year old children should be able to work. One reason is because you must be aleast 13 years old to attend a pg rated movie. Doesn't this show capability of responsibility? Another reason is in the custom of Jews, when a child turns 13 there is a celebration called barmitzvah (for the boys) and betmitzvah (for the girls) to concept that they are stepping into a stage of adult-hood. Still one more reason is many children dont get allowance and need money to proceed into clothes and video games or whatever their heart desires. This ca
On 08/27/03
Chi from MN said:
I Need A job but i cant im responcible and respectful and also hard working and i want money intead of asking my mom!!!!!!
On 08/27/03
Jessica from WI said:
I agree with you I asked my mom and dad if I could have a part time job at the Brat Stop . Right away the said NO and, said I have to be 16 before my first job.
On 08/26/03
angel from MN said:
i agree w/all of u and im only 12 but i think that if you are responsible and respectful you should be able to get a job suitable for you when ever you are ready! I NEED A JOB!!!!!!
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