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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 09/24/01
dijana from CA said:
i don't get if 14 yearolds get to work WHY DON'T I , I'm more smarter and mature than most 14 year olds!
On 09/24/01
kenny from KY said:
WHAT I THINK ABOUT THAT LAW IS THAT IT REALLY REALLY STINKS. I MEAN IT TOO BECAUSE THE ONLY THING 13 YEAR OLDS DO IS COME HOME FROM SCHOOL AND DO HOMEWORK. I WOULD GO TO WORK INSTEND OF SCHOOL!
On 09/24/01
Diamond from CA said:
I think the law should chaange to 13 because thats when you hit teenager and some 13 year olds would like to make some extra cash to help out there mom i think getting jobs should start soon as u hit the age 13 that dont make since to start at 14 if it was something i could do i realy would because i realy could use the money infact,i think i might write to the president and conplain about this not just for me but for everyone who needs money!!!
On 09/23/01
Tha Kinger from Othe said:
That stinks I mean we are barely different from 14 year olds but we can't help people find the salad dressing a grocery store? I mean how fair is that?
On 09/21/01
Elissa from CA said:
I think that law stinks I mean why can't thirteen year olds have jobs. I mean we want to feel good about ourselves knowing we are responsible enough to have a job. And how are we supose to get the things we want.
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