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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 11/11/05
MeGaN from FL said:
i think that 13 year olds should be able to get a job because it helps keep kids away from drugs and other things that can turn a great child into a bad 1. i think that the law should be changed because the difference is only 1 yr and we all need money and we all cant keep asking our parents 4 money cause they have bills and other things like our education if some of us go to a catholic school. i THINK WE SHO ULD ALL LIKE 13 and up
On 11/10/05
Rachelle from ID said:
I am 13 and wanting a job i have been all over the internet i want to adopt but havent found any luck i found a website that under 14 years of age to adopt children that if my parents help i can have a child and i need a job to support her.
On 11/09/05
jasmine from WI said:
i want a job to help my mom out with food cause it hard for her to pay bills and get food. so that why i need a job
On 11/08/05
Sian from Othr said:
i'ts stupid we 13yr olds cant get a job i mean we do need are own money and something to do im sooo bored and need money i need to wait till next year to get it !
On 11/06/05
pinkmoon from CA said:
its no fair only 16 and up get a job and not 13-15 and up. so not fair
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