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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 08/16/03
trisha from WA said:
first can u work if u r 14 in washington? and i REALLY want a job i know that i could keep up wiht school i need to make money early so i can get a car!! it makes me so mad
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On 08/12/03
Alexandra from CA said:
I totaly agree with al of you. I think that it is totaly unfair that MATURE 13 year olds can't get a job, besides a stupid paper route, or walking dogs! We deserve to be given a chance!
We Want A Job!
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On 08/11/03
christopher from NJ said:
yeah, im age 13 and now a- days money is very well needed in my life, and im sure its needed in other people's life 2. i respect the whole "ya cant work until ur four-teen thing) but as a 13 year old i just wish there was more jobs a 13 year old can do. a paper boy, thats it, not many people want to be a paper boy. cant we test games, work in a store as a cashier. some thing. i started school early and now im in the 9th grade it would be nice to have some- thing 2 do after school, other than home work
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On 08/07/03
you dont need to know from VA said:
I think 13 yr olds should bee allowed to work if they want to. I really want a job so I can make money to help my family.And some families might not beable to make money like if the mom is sick or cant work and if they dont got a dad or welfare of something and if the oldest child is 13 and they want to work they should be allowed to work. I could type forever about this but I am cutting myself off.
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On 08/06/03
keonia from PA said:
I think that thirteen year olds should be allowed to work if they feel responsible enough and ifthey are anxious to work. If they are ready to take responsiblilty and work, I think that nobody should stop them from doing it.
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