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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 12/11/05
Loz from Othr said:
I think that the age should be 13, not 14. This is because I reely want a money and some jobs, to save for when i am older!!! Thanks Loz
On 12/10/05
Caitlyn from Othr said:
I think its stupid that 13yr olds cant work!! Its not fair as i feel bad gettin money of my parents all the time!
On 12/10/05
Johnny (J.M.) from AZ said:
Im 11 going on 12 in 2months 12days 37minute and 21seconds. I want to buy my mom a blue pearl necklace for her Birthday, so I think Im going to do paper routes. That's going to be hard, because I don't have a bike. I want one for Christmas
On 12/10/05
John from PR said:
Yeh, Im poor and My dad died about a month ago. I live with my Aunt and have 3 sibblings. My mom ran away, but she got caught in Illinois. I work with cement right now. I want to go to colledge so I can support my family including my mom.
On 12/10/05
Patty from WY said:
I'm 14 years old and I want a job so I can go places and but whatever I want. Having a jobs nice, but if I don't have one O-Well. I heard you could work at Hallmark, MacDonalds, Chuck E Cheese, and etc...
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