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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 06/27/06
Rosie from NY said:
Im 13 and i really need a job. i want to go shopping with my friends-buy some stuff- but i cant because i have no money. My parents dont pay for it and i want one more than anything in the world right now-please change for my benifit and the benefit of other people!!!!
On 06/26/06
Cheyenne from AZ said:
i think that 13 year olds should have jobs i need one badly. this is all screwed up.
On 06/26/06
elaine from MA said:
i think 13 year olds should be able to have a job!We also need money for things! Adults and older teenagers aren't the only ones who need jobs!
On 06/25/06
evelyn from VA said:
actually i think 13 is the perfect age to start working. what better age to start working than right when you become a teen ager. plus being 13 i can say that i am always complaining about how i dont have enough money, my mom always sais "get a job". the problemwith that is that there are no jobs available for 13 year olds.
On 06/25/06
asha from PA said:
i been looking for jobs everywhere i wih they would change the law because i am not going to be 14 til next year and i need extra money now i want a cell phone and i want to be able to buy extra things when my mom wont buy it and i want to go to the mall and dont want to have to hear my mom talk about bills and stuff so i do get a allowance but i still need extra money for extra things i really want a job i dont see the difference in being 13-14 your going to be the same just ayear older i should be able to get a job if someone 14 is able to get a job its just not fair .
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