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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 08/18/03
kbananas from TX said:
i think that 13 year-olds should be able to have jobs because thats when mosst parent start trusting their child with money. They want to be able to afford the stuff that matters to them or maybe they want a head start on buying their car or money for university.
On 08/17/03
Justin from NC said:
I agree its not that my family needs money or anything its that I want to make my own money not from my Grandmas hard earned money. Or my Grandpa because hes not allowed to work. Well thanks for yuor likeness.
On 08/17/03
Justin from NC said:
I AGREE DEFINOUTLY ABSLOLUTLY UHUHHHHH!!!!!! I WANT THE GOVERNMENT TO HERE ABOUT THIS MUCH LESS TH PREZ.
On 08/17/03
Anna from CA said:
Thats is so true. I went to sell a "meet mark" catalog for money and you have to be 16. Its unfair because there are A LOt of 13 yr. olds that are mature!
On 08/16/03
Jordan from CA said:
I am 13 and i am running a petcare buisness, doing a paper route. I also have a yard care service and have voleentered at a vertirnarians clinic and am sending my resume to a pet store which i will start by voleetinteering at but then get a job there in about a year.
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