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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 12/30/05
Fatihah from OH said:
where can i get a job?
On 12/24/05
REDEYEDSHOOTER from MI said:
I want a job so I can buy an HDTV and some XBOX 360 games. I'm 14 going on 15...and my parents refuse to spend that much money on games...but my dad is paying the difference for my XBOX 360 since I've saved money on such short notice..
On 12/24/05
Miranda from CA said:
I think 13 year old should should be able to have jobs cuz we need $ & my parents won't gimme $ for chores!!!!!!!!
On 12/13/05
hayley from VA said:
i think that 13 year olds should work because alot of people want jobs preferably 13 year olds and alot of people need workers such as waitresses and things like that!!
On 12/12/05
kassandra from NY said:
i think that you should be 13 to work because i need money to help my mom.
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