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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 10/11/06
Jacqui from NY said:
i really need a new saddle for my horse, but saddles r really expensive i think 11 year olds should be able to get jobs cuz thir parents arnt going to pay for them
On 09/23/06
mister guy from AL said:
i want some dough and im thirteen i really need to make some money plz
On 09/08/06
Thomas from TX said:
hey yea i think not only 13 year olds, but 11 year olds too should have jobs cuz right now i'm trying to get one and i can't find one so yea...the reason i want one is cuz i want a motorola razr phone and it's really not affordable for me and i need to be able to pay $40 a month.
On 09/08/06
Rachel from Othr said:
I think that we should be able to get jobs.We get told nd moaned at that we need to grow up nd that we need to not lounge around the house all day wel 1 how can we grow up when we arnt allowed to have a job nd 2 if we dont have any money nd our parents wnt give us any monjey then y would we go out basicalli I WANT A JOB
On 09/05/06
Chantal from NY said:
I think 13 year olds should be able to work because I want to start saving for things I want and need. And if we wanted to get started with any kind of experience, now would be the perfect time!
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