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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 08/24/03
Vastiana from NY said:
First of all at 13 we should be able to get jobs i am 13 and need one every time i come from school i will go to the job but can someone please email to give me job appilcation!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
On 08/23/03
Brittney from TN said:
I think that we 13 year olds should be able to get a job because we want to be independant.If we're asking for a job doen't that show you that we're ready to take on the respnsiblity or having a job.At least a job we can have that independance not to be able to depend on our parents for any money because we're making our own.Having a job is much better than being at home not making our own dreams come true.I think it would be a great thing for us 13 years old to do after school other than hustling in the streets.
On 08/23/03
Candace from MI said:
I think children should work if there up to it, kids need a job. They have needs and wants, I think it's not fair.
On 08/22/03
reptileman from MA said:
i think 13 year olds should be able to have jobs because some parents dont have the money to aford the cloths, shoes, toys etc.... of todays modern life.Me i would love to not ask my mom for $150 every time i need new sneakers or all the times i want to buy me a new game system. I WANT TO WORK AT THE AGE 13.
On 08/20/03
Bhumi from VA said:
I TTHINK WE SHOULD HAVE OUR FREEDOM TO WORK! WHY SHOULD WE STAY AT HOME WHEN WE COULD BE OUTSIDE EARNING CASH! I THINK THEY SHOULD CHANGE THE LAW, BECAUSE WE GET BORED AT HOME I MEAN WELL WE DO HAVE HOMEWORK DURING SCHOOL TIME BUT WE SHOULD HAVE OUR FREEDOM IN THE SUMMER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!DUH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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