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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 07/09/06
Anthony from VA said:
I think 13 year olds should be able to work because most of our parents can't afford what we want. If 13 year olds start working it would keep them off the streets and keep them from making bad decisions.
On 07/09/06
Sara from VA said:
Im 13 right now but i want a job for next year and i want to help my mom with bills save a little money to buy things. i would like a full time if there is any but i can take a part time...
On 07/08/06
ashley from LA said:
i think 13 yr. olds should be able to get a job because stuff that we want we cant have bccause we dont have money or our parents dont want to buy it for us but i think like maybe only girls should be able to have jobs bcause we are way more mature then boys i mean way... mature lol but many people tell me i sound way mature for my age i wouldnt mind walkin dogs or mowing the lawn 4 people but hopefully i find a job soon:(
On 07/07/06
mariano from IL said:
I'm 13 going to be 14, I cant get a job cause of all these stupid laws. how can i earn money when the law wont let me?  i think we should be able to work if we want to because parents don't buy everything kids want. what else can we do? I want to change it but how?
On 07/06/06
Yasmin from CA said:
I think girls and boys at my age should be allowed to have a job in the holidays
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