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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 06/24/03
Danika from CO said:
I AGREE IM 13 AND I WANT A JOB TOO!! THIS IS SOOO NOT FAIR...HOW COME 14 YR OLDS CNA GET JOBS WHEN THEY JUST SCREW EVERYTHING UP? IM WAY MORE MATURE THAN MOST 14+ YEAR OLDS SO YOU KNOW WHAT I WANT MORE JOB OFFERS
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On 06/23/03
Maygan from OH said:
I hate it when a parent tells me to get a job when they know I can't because I'm to busy doing the stuff like taking care of my moms son when she is at work and making sure that her house stay's clean. And she knows I want to work but they wont let do me babysit. Logical= 13= want stuff= NEED MONEY= GET A JOB . what is so wrong with that?
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On 06/22/03
Katrina from CO said:
these laws suk! I need money! oh well one more year 2 go!
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On 06/21/03
Michael M (M&M) from FL said:
I would just like to say that not only am I a Gifted student, but I have outstanding leadership and social qualities. Why should someone who is ready to work be deprived of the right to do so...Of course, that right doesn't exist. Notice my sarcasm. Anyway the point is, everyone who has written something is basically saying the same thing, IT ISN'T RIGHT!! I would say fair but who is the judge of what is fair? Anyway I just believe that since we are finally TEENS we should hacve the same rights as some of the other teens. Not all of them ;)
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On 06/20/03
Renee from PA said:
Uhh, I am so mad. I am about to turn 13, and I still can't get a job until 1 more year. I mean, c'mon ppl!! Where's the spirit? We need money too! And the only way we can get money is to rake leaves or shovel snow which is only in the fall and winter!!!! But it's not ALWAYS fall and winter, IS IT?? No! We don't even get that much money from doing the outside work! So, the lawmakers need to listen. We kids need to make a difference in this world
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