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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
Tea from CO said:
I think girls love shopping. Some still want to help their parents with bills so I think 13 year olds are equal and need jobs.
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On 04/06/04
wes from OH said:
I want to save up to buy something that is around $650. Since my father recently lost his job, money has been really tight around the house and I really want to help. So kids that are 14 and under should be able to get regular day to day jobs.
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On 04/05/04
Unlisted from NJ said:
Personally...I think it should be up to the owner. If a kid wants to work and IS WILLING TO DO IT then there should be nothing to stop them. I mean... if your mature enough to handle it go for it! If the owner thinks you are right for the job they its worth a try. All the people who think its too young and you should wait. Maybe you just dont understand...? If you have a job you can buy so much more stuff which is cool and it gets you ready for the real world. It gives you a dose of it. I mean all you can do is babysit and thats not that great. You cant butter a bagle at a bagle shop? NOT FAIR
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On 04/05/04
Madison from NE said:
I SERIOUSELY NEED A JOB, BUT I'M 2 YOUNG!!!!!!!!! I NEED MONEY AND SO DO ALL OF THE OTHER 13-YEAR-OLDS! WE ARE TEENS, WE NEED TO BE ABLE 2 GET JOBS, I DON'T GET AN ALLOWENCE AND I DO MY CHORES!! I NEED A JOB IN ORDER TO HAVE MONEY, OTHERWISE I'M BROKE, MY PARENTS GIVE ME NO MONEY!!!! WE ARE OLD ENOUGH TO AT LEAST HAVE SUMMER JOBS!!!!!!!!!!!!! W E N E E D T H E M O N E Y ! ! ! ! ! !
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On 04/04/04
levi from MI said:
exactaly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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