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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 06/08/05
Jon from OH said:
Hey im 13 and want a job we need to work without money we dont really have a life how can we get money if we cant work the law should change because were teens who need money and our parents wont give us money all the time HELP US!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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On 06/08/05
Brieanna Richards from VA said:
Hi I am Brieanna Richards from Charlottesville Virginia. I am a 13 year old and I think this law should be changed.
I agree with Becca, we should be able to get the extra money. You might not think that kids our age should be working, or should get a job. Parents might want their kids closer to home, safe, where they can help out around the house and such. But kids don’t think that way. Yes it is true, we should help out around the house. That’s a big thing, but some kids do NEED to make money, not for clothes, not for wants, but for their needs. Some might be saving up for college
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On 06/08/05
Jahniece from NY said:
I'm 13 years old and i really need a job!! The only job we ca get is to babysit! But that really is only 20.00 dollars a night for 4 hours. My dad owns a business he said i can work there to go couping but who wants to walk around during the summer but 20.00 an hour isnt that bad :)
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On 06/08/05
Stefani from NJ said:
13 is a young age!! i know when i 13 i wasn't even concerned about getting a job-its crazy how young people are hiring these days-
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On 06/08/05
Christopher Taylor from Othr said:
I think all of you are right... us 13 year olds can look out for ourselves.... now i know that you cant get us a job by the till because its to do with money... but atleast let us get jobs where we can get paid... like doing a paper-round, or cleaning the shop just before closing... i think thats atleast fair.
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