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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 06/25/03
rick from CO said:
why can't we work if we want too this law suks
On 06/25/03
Aunyae from PA said:
I totally agree wit all of u. I'm thirteen and mature anough and ready for a job. I need something to do in the summer. Instead I have to wiat till I'm 14 and even then we probally won't get jobs till were 15. It needs to change now!
On 06/25/03
Stephanie from CT said:
there really is no jobs for 14/15 year olds yes I am going to be 15 in 3 months but there is still nothing! i fi could get a job I wouldnt be so bored and causing trouble!! i live in a small town to so there is nothing and if there is something tey want a guy!! not a girl!! what gives
On 06/24/03
Nancy from MD said:
haha das funny I'm 14 but most of yall when yall 14 will c that it ain't even easy to find a job ne ways at 14 I mean I found a job but itZ for 15yr olds I mean I'm turning 15 in sept but you know they dun care they still won't hire me so I gotta...wait..lol unless yall know were I can get a job then tell me.
On 06/24/03
jordan from FL said:
whats the deal here??A thirteen year old is just as mature as a 14 year old!my brother is fifteen and im more mature than him but he can get a job!!!i'm always nedding money!!but no....!!!this is bull crap we deserve more oppurtunities!!
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