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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 07/10/03
sara from CA said:
i agree with carlos that the law is so incorrect!!! carlos and other teens like me you should all try baby sitting in your lokal negborhood. it worked for me!!! !!!GOOD LUCK!!!
On 07/10/03
keshia from FL said:
When you turn 13 your a teen, and you should be able to get all the other privlages 14-19 year olds get. Like APPLYING FOR A JOB, FOR INSTANCE. I mean, 13 is only one year off of 14 so why do 14 year olds get to apply for jobs and not 13 year olds?
On 07/10/03
Carlos from FL said:
You all are right!! I been asking everyone for a job, and know they tell me you have to be 14 yrs. old. I think tis stupid law should be changed
On 07/09/03
Dana from TN said:
Hi, my name is dana and i cant stand never having any money, my parents are basically poor so i dont even get a dollar of allowance and my parents themselves dont even have enough money to buy themselves clothes and i have i pari of pants and a couple old raddy shirts and i dont have enough money for anything,nobody around here ever needs a baby sitter and yes i tried to go sell my clothes to a store but they told me that they were to raddy and old (b/c i have gone through a growth spurt) i would seriously appreciate it if some body was kind enough to send me joblisting in tennessee for 14 yr
On 07/09/03
danise from AZ said:
i think you little kids need to get over your"fashion needs" and get a life!! you are so worried about how you look yeah well after age 18 you guys will be working the rest of your LIFE! so i will just say this find a job that includes working around the house!!!
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