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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 06/16/03
courtney from IN said:
All I do all day is sit in my room because there is nothing to do because I'm 13. I can't go any where because my parents have other things to do. I think that if I could get a job I would have more fun and I wouldn't have to sit around and waste my time because I have nothing to do.
On 06/16/03
Megan from TN said:
its not fair. i am 13 and i wont be 14 till january 2004 i cant wait that long to get a job. there is stuff i want to buy now. i think 13 is a responsible enough age to get a job!
On 06/14/03
Nicole from NY said:
heyy...i just turned 13 and im broke...it not very fun not having a job...some of my family has birthdays comming up and i cant get them any thing because i dont have a job to get money...why do we have to be 14 to have a job...its not fair.
On 06/14/03
Jess from AZ said:
It's unfair that 13 year olds can't work. I certainly am responsible enough for small jobs as long as it doesn't take up too much time. I think it is good experience and that people should judge us by our abilities and qualities instead of just grouping us into a wide generalisation of '13 year olds - so they obviously must be incapable'. I am mature enough for a job and am not just seeking money - I want experience and it would be exciting. I'm not saying that all 13 year olds are absolutely capable of committing themselves to a job, so I think that we should be treated as individuals.
On 06/13/03
Roosevelt from WI said:
I understand wher you'r commin' from. I have been on the internet everyday for about 2 hours looking for a job. If you know where you can et a job on the internet hooke me up with the website please. halla back yo'
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