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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 07/12/05
elly from TX said:
i think 13 year olds should be able 2 have jobs .it is just a year younger .it isn't like its hurtting anything.are parents are always tell n us 2 do some n.and when we try to find a job we're just 2 young.i think we're smart enough 2 make or own decisions if we want a job or not
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On 07/12/05
Ashley from NY said:
All you 13 year olds need to think about what you're saying! You say, "what difference does one year make?" Think about it! If the age was 13, and you were 12, you'd say, "I'm 12! What difference does one year make?" If the age was 12, you'd say, "I'm 11! What difference does 1 year make?" So on and so forth. Just suck it up, get over it, and wait one year! You are too young to have a job!
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On 07/11/05
ashley from UT said:
I want to know why we 13 year olds have to be 14 year olds just to get a job! i mean, were all as responsible as a 14 yr. old so why cant we get a job at a pet store or a fast food resturauant or somewhere? i mean, what is one more year gonna do to us? what, are they afraid to say that a 13yeat old is working at thier store? why? ive been waiting 4ever to get a job and i thought that when i turned 13, that i would be old enough to get a job SOMEWHERE!!!! but i guess not. so please let me get a job somewhere while im still 13, and i promise, you wont be sorry!!
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On 07/11/05
Pearl from MD said:
i really want a summer job because sometimes the money my family makes isnt enough so having a job will help with paying the bills, clothes, etc. I think 13 year olds are just as capable of working as 14 year olds. one year isnt really a difference so i think this a really stupid law. anyways, the economy would flourish more because there are more workers to bring in more money, so this is the economys' loss in not letting 13 year olds work.
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On 07/11/05
Kelly from OH said:
i really dont understand why cant 13 year olds get a job 1 year diffence like we changein one year if your gonna let 14 year old work then u sure as well let 13 year olds we need money 2!!!! and are parents tell us to go get a job and like we say we wood but we cant were t0o0o0 young i like dont like this law
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