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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 07/24/03
Marisa from CA said:
I totally agree, i have been so bored this summer, and when I think about what type of job or whatever, every thing i thimk of im either too young, i wouldn't be able to get a ride or im too young. I think teens should be able to get jobs!
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On 07/24/03
Leah from NY said:
Well i think certain jobs should hire thirteen year olds. I think i am old enough to get at least 5.00 an hour or something like that?! i am mature and have very very good people skills. Holla!
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On 07/23/03
Chris from Othe said:
I want to get a job as soon as i can. There're things i want to buy but i cant. My mom said she would give pocket money for doing chores but thats boring. I still try and get as much infomation as i can about jobs even though i'm 13 in 6 months.
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On 07/23/03
Angela from FL said:
I think this law is stupid. At the age of 12, you are classified as a kid, right? And at the age of 13 we are charged adult prices and everything, which classifies us as Adults. We are mature enough to do anything, and from my perspective, we do more than most adults do. School is like our "job". Why can't we get 2 "jobs" then. Isn't school supposed to teach us about the "real world"? Well, the "real world" is all just about "making" a living, which means you need a "job". From my perspective, school is harder then a normal JOB. We should be able to atleast work and start supporting our family
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On 07/22/03
Liquida from AL said:
Hi I'm 13 years old and I want a job I begged my mother and my grand parents this whole summers about helping me find a job. It' so boring just sitting around the house doing nothing.I just want to know why can't I get a job at the age 13?
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