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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 04/06/04
rachel from Othe said:
hi my name is rachel and i am sick of not havin money we should have a job too u know we can work just as any other people can so give me a job i am reliabale, hard workin, and in need of payment please
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On 04/06/04
Sal from Othe said:
Yeah ok, so some 13 year olds aren't that responsible, the thing is, others are. If they're not responsible when they're 13, who's to say they'll be responsible when they're 14? My parents are making me get a job but there's not a lot that a 13 year old can do, and I do not want a paper route. I'm with most teens, I think you should be able to work the same hours as a 14 year old when you're 13. If we're not responsible enough, then it should be the employer's decision.
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On 04/06/04
Ben from NH said:
I didn't read everyone's comments because there are over 870 of them but I am 13 and I NEED MONEY. I don't have any because I cannot get a job.
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On 04/06/04
Beau Darbonne from LA said:
I feel the same way. We all need a job. It's not like we are asking for a $100 a day job. Maybe $10 or $20 is all I need. I just need money to have. I am willing to earn what I can for what I want. I know we all need a job. So,
ANY ONE READING THIS, LEAVE YOUR COMMENTS. THANKS ALOT. Beau Francois
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On 04/06/04
Lee from PA said:
I am 13 years old, my mom doesn't have a job, and my dad is a carpenter, who just broke his ankle while he was doing his work. Face it, nobody is going to hire a carpenter with a broken ankle. This is why I need a good job, to help support my family since we are just as good as bankrupt. I am 13 years old and I need a job.
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