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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 05/20/03
Anna from Othe said:
i think its out of order that 13yr olds can only do paper rounds. my parents give me pocket money but i want a job and earn my own money.i want to go shpping with loads of money.parents say work is hard and u will no when u get one but i cant no were will implo me.my mates think this aswell. ITS NOT FAIR IMPLO US NOW!!!!
On 05/13/03
Sydni from VA said:
I think that it is not fair fo TEENAGERS who are 13 to not be able tho work. They act like we are not capable of making a living but yet and still they say we need to start while we are young! Asking my parents for money is not going to last too much longer!
On 05/13/03
lameka from LA said:
13year olds need jobs for things they want that they don't get all the times.
On 05/12/03
anthony from Othe said:
hello,my name is Anthony and i always wanted money for my self so i can buy what ever i want like more clothes,but every time Iget money it is never enough.
On 05/11/03
Brianna from IL said:
My parents have bad insurance and both cant find a job and i always ask for money to go hang out with my friends but the most theycan give me is $ 10.00 and for shopping at the mall its hard
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