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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 09/08/08
cindy from CA said:
it sux noy getting to have a job cuz cant buy nothin always needing your parents
On 09/03/08
Hey from ID said:
It stinks 2 b 13 and not have a job or get money from working round the house
On 08/30/08
Melly from AK said:
What about us 12 year olds to heh we deserve to work to. I think everyone from the age of 12 should be able to work. Its ust not fair that we can't. Maybe we should start up a petition!
On 08/23/08
Ana from GA said:
i think 13 year olds should be able to get a job because of personal things they want a more...
On 08/17/08
joseph from TX said:
i think a 13 year old should be able to have a job. cuz alot of kids cant get allowences and how are we supposed to get money?what if someone cant afford to do a lemonade stand or a lawn service? i think us 13 year olds diserve to at least have a part time job to make a couple of bucks to buy that special something that we wanted.don't you think that to?
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