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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 02/15/06
Jacob from KY said:
Its true we can handle the responsibilty of a job. I mean i mow lawns for money but its not enough to live in this society today. We neeed all the money we can get if we are going to do something with our lives in the future. We need to start saving now. The cost of living has doubled from 1990 if the rate continues we will never be able to buy our own house. Why cant people see that. Someone also made a poit that parents start to bicker at you when you ask 4 money,very true. Employers can at least let us be bus boys. The main point still is we NEED THE MONEY.Thank you very much 4 reading this
On 02/11/06
bree from IL said:
im 13 and tryin to find a job but this is law is draggin me down. some kids do need to work @ this age to help there family or to get around in life. you know.
On 02/10/06
George from CA said:
I think for 13 year olds it should be there choice not someone elses because i really want 2 start working so i can buy things i know my parents won't. I mean like a lot of things or even save my money.
On 02/08/06
Jake from MO said:
I hate this law i can't work any where other than soccer games or baseball games. Where can we get money? we buy presents for our siblings and for are cosins. i for one have 1 brother and 27 cosins i usally spend about $20 on each that takes away all my money it is no fair.
On 02/07/06
??? from TX said:
I dont think thats fair cause me and my family owe too much money and there are things i need to buy,so i need me a job i really really do.
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