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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 06/28/03
alicea from CT said:
i am very sad because i can't get a job this summer.i have absolutely nothing to do since they are fixing my local pool.i need some money especially for clothes and shoes.not to mention i don't even have a computer.i need a job and need money.please let me have a job someone.:(
On 06/28/03
Brianna from FL said:
I totally agree that thirteen year olds should get a job. The economy is bad now prices are rising and adults are losing there jobs i think we should give kids a chance to prove they are mature enough and maybe make a little money for them selves. IS THAT TO MUCH TO ASK FOR.
On 06/27/03
Chris from PA said:
13 year olds should get a job to! While my moms out working im sittin at home all day board because i cant get a job
On 06/27/03
Christina from NV said:
I think that 13 year olds should be able to have a job. Sure there is babysiting, but sometimes the people you babysit for dont need you to babysit everyday, and babysiting sometimes dosen't pay enough.
On 06/26/03
Anthony from MI said:
I think that is very stupid that 13 years old can't get a summer job. I really think that we are old enough. We don't have nothing to do in the summer, so that is the end of my comment.
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