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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 07/20/05
Korrie from CA said:
Ok, I understand where most of you are coming from,I'm barely 14, I've had a job for a few years now, but only because it's kind of a family bussiness, but back to the point, I know some 13 year olds are as or even more muture thean 14 and 15 year olds but that doesn't mean that are, and those of you that say its only a year difference, well year its a year I mean what about if they let 13 year olds work bcz its only a year difference, well its only a year to 12 to y not let them work?, or 11?, or 10?, I mean every age is only a year apart but that doesnt mean its not a difference.
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On 07/20/05
Brooke from AR said:
I am 13 years old and I think that we should be able to have a job just like 14 and 15 year olds..I want to be able to have my own money to shop with and buy things with..me and all of my friends have been trying so hard to find jobs so that we can pay for our shopping instead of our moms and dads..Plus my mom is a single parent raising two kids..I would like to be able to help her buy groceries and pay the bills..Bush is being real stupid..If I was 18 I wouldn't have voted for him...And like one girl said..Some 13 year olds are more mature than some of the 14 and 15 year olds out there..
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On 07/20/05
Tyesha from OH said:
If 14 yaer olds can work i think 13 yaer olds should be able to work. i have been lookin for a job for a long time i started lookin on my 13th birthday. i am going to high school and i think i should be able to get a job and i wont be 14 until school start and there are things i want to get before then like i would like to be able to buy my mother something nice for her birthday and if i get money from her to get it it would be the same as her getting herslf something for her birthday instead of me and thats not good
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On 07/20/05
Jordan from FL said:
13-year old should really be able to get a job!! why shouldn't they? they are as capable as 14-year olds are and we know not to smoke and do drugs and all that. i say at least 13 and above can get a job.
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On 07/20/05
uzair from Othr said:
i think 13 year olds should be able to work and have some money to spend and help with their parents and themselves by not bragging there parents to bye them expencive things when their parents cant afford it and then with the money they get they can bye wat they want plus it would be good experiance
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