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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 05/10/06
Katie from TN said:
Our parents tell us we're lazy than they won't give us any money when we ask for it what better way can you win both then to get a job. Then they can't say we're lazy and we get the money we need.
On 05/06/06
bryan from FL said:
cant we juss lie n say we r 14?
On 05/06/06
chynaveryian from TN said:
Hi im 13 years old i really want a job to help my mom pay her bills and i really want to buy my own cellphone you dont no how i fill i think that i got confidence to try to find a job on my own with out my mom help well i really want this so if you care you would help me i really need your help i dont know how to thank you if you every help but you best belive that i will find away to thank you but thats only if you can help me get a job thats not to far from my home in thats after school and not during cause i cant miss school but i can work after school at anytime i really need it thank you
On 05/06/06
ttttttttttt from CA said:
anybody should be able to get a job
On 05/04/06
Juan from AZ said:
1 person screws up jobs for young people and now no kid can get a job. I think a child should be able to get a job depending on there maturity level and responsibility.
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