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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 04/19/03
Leah from GA said:
hello,my name is leah. 13 year olds should be able to get jobs other than babysitting! i actually think you should be able to get one at 12. 12 is becoming a teen and we need to learn about responsiblity while we are young. at job at a rast food restuarnt,departmennt store,grocery store,or even a gas station woul be fine. i think we should be able to help! thanks for your time
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On 04/18/03
Stephanie from MD said:
Jessica,
How the heck can it be a waste?! It is helping our lives out! We actually wanna be sucessful
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On 04/18/03
Boobla from AZ said:
Samantha,
Even if it is hard work, it's worth it! I save my money n my parents would act the same even if i did get a job.. I WANT A JOB!
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On 04/18/03
Jenna from AZ said:
What's so unfair. 13 year old are just as capable as doing the things of a 14 year old so what is the problem?
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On 04/18/03
Stephanie from MD said:
It really stinx that you have to be 14! I mean come on! It's not fair!We need money too! We are responsible enough to be able to work in little places! Don't they understand that this could help our future? We don't want to be poor people on the streets! And for all the old people reading this thinking I'm wrong, it's jus cuz u don't want "little" kids" working or getting better than u at jobs. Your intimidated by us or something! You were our age too once! So come on! We don't wanna live in boxes when we get older! ..:: Stephanie ::..
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