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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 06/25/06
robert from Othr said:
13 is the legal age in england for worlking so y dont america do it that is realy dumb shame on u america
On 06/25/06
Speakup!!! from PA said:
This is not right i think we should be able to have jobs because our parents say we need to earn things save things but never give us things i'm going to high school and will need money 4 lunch and trips and other stuff i can't always ask my mom and dad 4 money i need to have my own maybe some 13 year old r VERY imature but there are some that can take responsiblities not like others we can work at stores and stuff were not talkin about working in a office having are own little office and securtary and that mess just a lil job were we get paid 4 thank u vey much!!!!!!
On 06/24/06
Marrissa from IL said:
i think u should be able to work as a 13 year old !!!!!!
On 06/23/06
brianna from FL said:
im 13 years old i can't get a job why cant 13 year olds can't have a job.
On 06/23/06
N- from AL said:
im 13 and i want a job. its not like our parents are going to buy things us. the laws need to change
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