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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 07/29/06
latisha from IL said:
I think that thirteen year-olds should have jobs to becase we need money to save so we can go somewhere
On 07/27/06
Melissa from CA said:
I think 13 year olds should be able to work because sometimes its a struggle for the parents to buy everything for there children.My mother has a job but sometimes the money she earns isn't enough to buy us things that we need.We don't live with my father so its tougher economicly.I just hope that this law where 13 year olds changes.
On 07/26/06
Abigail from GA said:
I'm 13 and sometimes my family can't get things that I want and because I'm 13 it is very difficilt to get a job. I think companies should allow 13 years old to get jobs, all the companies have to do is put us through a thurough job interview and then decide.
On 07/25/06
Halie from TX said:
13 year olds should be able to work!! i have been trying to find a job since i was 10 and everyone has turned me down because i was to young! i will do anything to get a little cash, heck give me a broom ill sweep the floor!!! all im saying is that kids should be able to work.
On 07/24/06
Electra from AZ said:
Im 13 years old and i have been wanting a job for a long time. my brother is 15 and most 15 year olds dont really care for jobs they just want to sit and hangout with there friends but i really want a job and i dont think its fare that 15 year olds can go get jobs they dont want and 13 years old cant even get the job they want well if you could please just let 13 years get a job it will be alot better thanx
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