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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 07/22/08
kerry from Othr said:
im 14 and im looking for a job part time saterday and sunday in a shop but none of them will ecpet you have to be 15 or 16 its stupid do you have any suggestoins kerrybrown
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On 07/20/08
michae from GA said:
msnim trying to do babysitting but i cant because they say that people cant be 13 and get that kind of job but they should change that law if any parent needs babysitting they should have a 13 or older
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On 07/07/08
nicka from IL said:
today i was trying to get my a job but we have to be 14 or old i try ing to paid my mom back because they take care of us. and i do not like it will my mom say get a job at my big sister.i tell my mom that i am trying to get a summer jobs?
SO if you know somebody that i can babysit
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On 06/30/08
Rebecc from Othr said:
yes it is fair, if 13 year olds want a job so be it. I am 13 i have had a paper round, but i wasn't been fairly paid so i quite, but i am now looking for jobs to do. I am trying to save up for a holiday to florida with my family to get a dvd of us swimming with dolphins and thats why it is fair.
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On 06/12/08
carlie from AZ said:
i dont think that it is fair for 14 year olds to have a job and not 13. That dosen't make any sense to me, we should be able to work. It would make us more responsible and independent. So i guess im gonna have to wait until october to get a job. Ill just try to wash cars and babysit as much as i can. :(
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