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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 10/19/05
Kevin from MO said:
Hi Im 13 and I need a job so I dont beg my mom for money.
On 10/19/05
Alexis from NC said:
I need a job so i can buy what i want and not ask my parents so they can say no!
On 10/18/05
raisa from Othr said:
hey guys i need your help now ok my dad lost his job and now we are broke very broke I live in newzealand and i am new to newzealand and i dont know the laws properly so i wanna find a job for my self do u guys have any ideas if u do that will be great and its not even fair that 13 year olds cant work
On 10/16/05
taveshia from TX said:
i want a job!
On 10/16/05
Courtney from CO said:
Hi im 13 yrs of age, and i would like a job so i can have money of my own, instead of always asking my mom for money i'll have money, and so my parents wont be broke all the time, the job that i want is to work at like family dollar or something, so how come thirteen year olds cant have a job.
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