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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 04/30/03
Timothy from UT said:
I am 13 years old and I am more reliable then most the 16 year olds I know and I feel like don't believe that it is right that just because I'm younger that I shouldn't be able to get a job. THE LAW IS WRONG!!!!!! The only reason that this law is here is to stop kids from not going to school. So make a law that says that kids cant work from 6:00am to 4:00pm or something like that. because even though the law is there to keep kids in school IT DOES NOT DO THAT!!! So what they need to do is give kids the right to work if they 2.0 CPA & GPA or something of that matter.
On 04/29/03
Jen from NH said:
I dont agree with any of you. If you are so interested in getting a job then do an internship to find out if thats the job for you. It will show the employer how much you want a job and how willing you are to do things. If during the internship you help out with things, you show a high volum of understanding, and most importantly he/she sees how much you enjoy it, your most likely to be offerd a job. But however if you show little understanding and you seem bored the most likely will tell you to hit the road. Now thats out of the way i will let you in on a little secret, although you may feel
On 04/28/03
Devil's~lil~Angel from KS said:
Hi, i have needed money for i dont no how long. I go to the mall, movies, bowling, and alot more places that cost money. My mom doesnt like to always give me money so i have to fined it myself and i dont have a job or nuttin b/c of this law. PEOPLE NEED TO CHANGE THE LAW SO ATLEAST 13 Year OLDS CAN GET A JOB.
On 04/28/03
pete from PA said:
i feel that as soon as teenagers become teenagers they should be able to work. i am trying to become financially independent and laws are not allowing me to do this. it's not fair!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
On 04/27/03
rehanna from Othe said:
hi my name is Rehanna i think that 13 and 14 year olds should be able to work because if your house or something berned down you need money right. you need money to buy things.well i think i no because im 13 going on 14.that is kinda dum not to let 13 year olds to have jobes i mean it's not fear to 13 year olds. i hope im right thank u
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