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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 04/27/05
tahteana from IN said:
im only thirteen and i need a job really badly. im going to pull all of my hair out if i dont get one
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On 04/27/05
miranda from Othr said:
im only 13 and really want a job my parents dont have that much money as i have 3 brothers one who plays football for over 4 teams which cost a lot so really need the money i also really want a job
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On 04/26/05
from OH said:
i think it is not fair
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On 04/25/05
Kayla from Othr said:
omg im like 13.. 14 in sep... the cops n all that are whingeing that us kids r always gettin trouble! well i wonder y.. WE DONT HAVE JOBS... its so ridiculous, we should hav jobs.. it will giv us responsibilty at a young age so then wen we r 15 n 16 we can actually get jobs cos we r experinced... its really gettin on my nerves... i was lookin thru an application n it said: you have to be 15 to apply... but if ur inder 15 jus hold tight... IVE BEEN HOLDING ON TIGHT FOR 13 YEARS!! like out parents cant keep giving us money, we need jobs, its so boring to jus stay home n work i like to meet peeps
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On 04/24/05
Leslie from CA said:
I think 13 years old should be able to have a part-time job. We young teens have things we want or need and our parens just can't pay for it all. This should be called the shopaholic teen syndrome. Parents these days don't have that kind of money to be buying this and that a child wants. We have proven our responsibily. Young teens also have energy and are willing to work hard. Plus, young teens as 13 year olds, aren't really picky for the amount we get paid. I mean, we will probably even take $5 an hour, well as long as it is a considerable amount. So, please listen to me, let us work!
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