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Speak Up! - View Question #185 |
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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 05/26/09
ryan from CA said:
i wish i could get a job at a restaraunt or retail because i need money to support my dog because my parents dont have the money to buy food for it and if i dont pay for her i will have to get rid of her....
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On 05/24/09
Shelby from AZ said:
How many kids reading this have ever heard their parents say, "if you need money, get a job" or "money doesn't grow on trees", "show us that you can be responsible" ?? Parents are struggling. The economy is crashing. Kids need money! The job age should be 12 or 13 years old, not 14. It limits our rights as citizens of the United States! We are a FREE country!!! Not a 'FREE only if your'e 14 years or older' country! I'm starting a petition right here and now. If you need a job, submit your name under my post and say that you support The Fight Against Job Age Limits.
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On 05/24/09
shel from AZ said:
im 13 and i need a job. my mom is struggling with the bills and times are hard. does it really make a difference if your'e 13 or 14?? jobs shouldn't have age limits. it restricts our rights as Americans.
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On 04/26/09
from AZ said:
i do not know if i can get a job if i am 13 i will baby sit for poeple
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On 04/18/09
Bri.J from NY said:
I want a job im 13 years of age times is rough my mother barely have money to put food on the table and i need a job it hurts we you ask for money knowing their's none to spend. When hear this it's a quick way of filling up prison because i don't want ,but right now the only way i can get money is selling drugs, robbing, or an odd jobs and etc.....! For some thats what's left to do. I'm asking please help 13 years old with jobs.
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