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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 01/14/04
JAY from IL said:
I THINK WE SHOULD BE ALOUD TO WORK IF WE WANT BECAUSE MAYBE SOME KIDS WANNA GET MONEY READY FOR COLLAGE OR A BRAND NEW CAR. MAYBE THERE PARENTS DONT HAVE MONEY FOR COLLAGE FOR THEM SO THEY WANNA SAVE UP
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On 01/13/04
Alyssa from IL said:
I just turned 14 years old, and they are still not allowing me to have a job regardless of they fact I have a workers permitt, good grades, and I am bilingual. Jobs should be provided to children at any age, but maturity, grades, and comments for others should be considered.
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On 01/12/04
maggie from NH said:
yeah, i have to pay for an echology school in lowle and have to work for my dad. i cant stand the micro minimun wage. i mean i have to save up like 170 and still have extra cash.
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On 01/12/04
maggie from NH said:
changed my mind, but you all know that if they do change the law the 12 year olds are soon gonna want to get jobs too, and then child labor and such will be happening even more. if you all just wait a year you can go to mcdonalds and get jobs there. keep up your grades and be patient and dont rush yourself to grow up, enjoy it while you can.
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On 01/11/04
rosie from AZ said:
13 year old can work. they can work from 7am till 7pm and they must not do over about 2-3 hours on a school day. i think it is unfair that there are hardly any jobs around for 13 year olds and many people should love to have them as they will wash up dishes for less money than an adult - plus they will do just as good job! just coz 13 year olds havent lived for as longer time than a 30 year old - how should that make difference to how we wah dishes?
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