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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 12/06/05
Ephraim Sabado from CA said:
I agree on what these kids say. We have a right to work for money!!! Kids need their own money so that we can pay for things.  Some of us are tired of asking our parents for money.  Some of us struggle every day and every month watching our parents pay for the house and things around the house and we can't do a thing about it.  We have rights to work! We want to help our parents!
On 12/06/05
shana from WI said:
I need a job because I am tired of seeing my mother struggle to pay bills as well as provide for me and my three sister.i think that would be a better way to help her out with things....
On 12/01/05
melissa laclair from WA said:
man that just sucks!!!!!! i was just looking for a job then i came across this and ohhhh now im so mad well peace out im going to go train for the marines
On 11/28/05
quita from VA said:
im 13 and I want to work in stores so yall need to fix these laws!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
On 11/27/05
dede from OH said:
i cant wait to turn 14.i think 13year olds should have jobs if they get permission from thier parents.that would be good so i dont have to ask my mom for money.it should be 13 and i have to wait another year.thats bad.i cant wait no asking mom for money
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