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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 08/04/05
Latesha from WA said:
ok i think 13 year old should be able to have jobs maby working a few hours a week it might some kids out of trouble and adults are not the only one who need or want jobs also when your parents wont buy you something you realy want you can buy it you self insted of alway asking your mom or dad
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On 08/04/05
sarah from OK said:
well, i totaly agree that it would be nice to be able to get an acctual job, but i know for a fact that the maturity rate starts in girls usually around 13-14, but in guys it could take as long as 16-17 before they are mature and responsible enough to hold a job...but also, i thnk it is kind of stupid how all us 13 year olds cant just wait a year. its not like there is anything we absolutley NEED (and im not talking about clothes, video games, etc.) that our parents will not be able to get us, and if that is the case, then i really doubt a first time job can pay for it. JUST WAIT A YEAR!
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On 08/03/05
Mindy from OH said:
I think 13 year olds should be able to get a job because in the summer we get bored. WE also want to make money instead of always asking our parents for some.
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On 08/03/05
vikki from Othr said:
i am 13 years old and i think others and i should be able to have a job. its a good idiea to raise there money and stop takin it of there mums and dads etc. i am looking for a job and get money for my bank!!!!
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On 08/02/05
Mariah Nuna from UT said:
I think that 13 year olds should be able to work. We are old enough and want one. Let us have it!
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