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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 09/17/08
bryan from TX said:
i dont think that it is fair that you have to be fourteen to get a job. im 13 and i need money. for some reason my moms job doesnt even get paid minnimum wage and i want to help buy food and nesessities for my mom, my brother and, me i need help someone get back to me.i
On 09/13/08
lauren from FL said:
ugh why do you have to be 14 im 13 you shoul be 13 and older i need to earn money, for myclothes and going shopping.
On 09/12/08
Jess G from Othr said:
Here am 13, i live in newcastle + a need a part time job al do enyfing babysitting working on a farm out just a need to make some money so eny one got eny job ideas for me if u do eithr comment
On 09/09/08
rebeca from MT said:
well idk maybe it's because they think our maturity isn't mature enough because we just turned 13 and maybe need to mature some more. but still i need to earn money other than like all the kidish stuff like lemonade stands,UGH.
On 09/09/08
rebeca from NM said:
ik it sux cause like i wanted to be a life gaurd during the summer to earn money for like amusment parks and i was to young to even get a job. uh i am so mad
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