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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 09/04/06
katie x from HI said:
i think that 13 year olds should be able to work, i really want a job but i cant find one any where. It would be easier for my family if i had job because they cant always afford the things i want. also i would have a lot more responsablity which i think would be good for any 13 year old.
On 09/01/06
Karia from IL said:
im 13 and i believe it's unfair for us 13 yr olds to not be able to work.i want to work so i can get paid and buy what i need to buy.(and trust me i have alot needs)
On 08/28/06
Alex from PA said:
13 year olds should be allowed to get jobs!!! The employers have a lot of experience knowing who is suited for the job or not, they would be able to know who is mature enough and who is not. I know a great many people who are twice my age that are less mature than myself, as someone previously said. We're teens, not children, I believe that we are old, and most of us are mature enough to make our own decisions. If we want to work, we should have that option.
On 08/26/06
JESSICA from CA said:
I THINK A 13 YEAR OLD KID SHOULD HAVE A JOB CAUSE THEY HAVE 2 SAVE MONEY AND 2 START 2 BE RESPONSIBLE
On 08/26/06
sophie from MD said:
I REALLY WANT A JOB! most of the jobs i look for are for "16" year olds. me and my friends have been looking forever. why can't we? we're teens
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