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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 01/13/07
aisha from MD said:
i am 13 years old and more responsible than 15 year old siter,16 year old brother,and 18 year old brother plus im turning 14 in four months and i need cash money
On 01/11/07
anonamous from OH said:
im a 12 year old boy and turning 13 i want a job so i can have my own money to buy what I want. so but no1 wants me to help 2 earn money i have no way else 2 earn money my talents are being wasted. id like 2 have a job were i can dig so if any1 has a job 4 me plz t3ll me
On 01/09/07
tiffany from CA said:
do u think i can work at 13 yr old?
On 01/08/07
Chavontae from CA said:
i just want to say that im a 13 year old girl and im tied of people telling kids there not mature enough and i know i am i just want a part-time job so i can make money and help out my mom with gas and stuff like that.
On 01/07/07
Ali from IN said:
Well... having a job is a big responsability, and I think that if people our age want to have a job I say give them a chance. I think having a job can not only give you money, but to give you something to prove to yourself that you are responsible. I would really want to have a job because, I would like to have my own money to spend. And i am so mature enough to have one.
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