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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 06/20/03
Brittney from CA said:
WELL IM SO TIRES OF STAYING HOME I WNAT TO WORK, BUT I CAN'T BECAUSE OF SILLY LAWW HAHA IT'S NOT EASY BEING A PRE-TEEN WE NEED MONEY TOO. WHY? BECAUSE WE COULD DO THINGS WITH THAT MONEY ALOT OF HELPFUL THINGS.
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On 06/20/03
Catherine from MI said:
ME to im mad ive been looking onlihne for weeks and its all 16+ and babysitting its hard to find a job when u live right next to a highschool!!!! so ive been looking every where i need a job i need to go to movies wit my boy friend and its hard to get the money and my parents do give me money but i cant take all theres if any one has any advice please tell me.
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On 06/20/03
Tiffany from CA said:
Everyday I sit at home bored. I need something to do. I really want a job to get money and to do something everyday. As America is saying a lot of kids are obese. If kids at the age of 13 can work many teens would be doing something and not being a couch potato. My parents say if you want something you have to buy it yourself, I would if I had the money, but I don't because I don't work. People would say go babysit, mow lawns, or wash cars. That isn't enough. Many kids hate that stuff, and if we could do what we want we would be more active and RESPONSIBLE! I think that kids that are 13 should
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On 06/19/03
Patrice from VA said:
I think that 13 year olds should be able to work if their performance in school is atleast satisfactory. Alot of 13 year olds look forward to working and I dont see the difference between a 13 and 14 year old is.
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On 06/19/03
Tavia from SC said:
I feel that kids need money, because they ask there parent for money and they say get a job, well we can't, because there are none for our age.
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