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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 05/27/06
Tien from LA said:
Even if we get work there wold not be manny good jobs out there for us to do. I do think we 13 year should be able to work but than why say all this when we are about to trun 14 . Every kid can work just think out side of the box . You can babysit , cut the grass , wash cars with your friends , many things that you can do and not need a interview . I'm just saying the law state kids under 14 can't work but if you think about it .Us kids under 14 can work and make money . Just think out side the box.
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On 05/26/06
Ben from PA said:
we should be allowed to work because im not a rich family and i really want to help support my family and i cant do that when im not 14! LET US WORK, LETS US WORK, LETS US WORK!!!
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On 05/24/06
rose from SD said:
i think that we should be able to work because of our right doesnt it saywe have rights in the Constitution so why dont you keep it true
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On 05/24/06
Cassi from FL said:
this is RIDICULOUS! Why cant 13 year olds get jobs? we need money just as much as 14 year olds do!
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On 05/24/06
Aerial from NY said:
Why can't we just ignore what people say and get a job anyway. We would like to have some money too!!! I think people should make it legal for children of the age 12 and up to work in places as well as 14 - whatever!!!
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