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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 11/14/03
Kate from RI said:
I understand where all you 13 and younger kids are coming from, but don't you think that when the job market is as tough as it is right now, it's kind of selfish to take a job so you can buy nail polish or CDs? There might be a struggling single parent who might need that job in order to buy food for their kids. I think the current law is a good thing. It helps kids focus on what's important (their grades and having fun) and lets adults take the jobs when they really need them. I know lots of adults who need the jobs you guys are clamoring for. And I'm 17 and had a heck of a time getting
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On 11/13/03
CRYSTAL from Othe said:
I THINK U ARE RIGHT MY MUMS THE SAME BUT WHEN YOU ASK THEM FOR MONY THEY ALWAYS SAY NO BUT WHEN YOU SAY CAN YOU GO AND GET JOB THEY NO ITS SO UNFAIR
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On 11/13/03
jan from NJ said:
i no rite? but im too lazy to work! ahah =P
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On 11/12/03
Reggie from LA said:
I think they should change the law. If kids below 13 years are willing
to work, people should let them.
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On 11/12/03
Travis from AZ said:
I am not responding to the topic at hand derectly. The reason 13 year olds should not be able to work is right here. Look through the comments, you can see many misspellings, gammer, errors, and immature commments and ideas. I go to my school and all the kids i talk to are very immature, lazy, and would never be able to hold up a job. They would give up to easily.... sorry to say but i even think they should raise the legal working age to 16.
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