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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 01/11/06
jacktheripper from KS said:
If your parents are in the military and you live in witchita you can get a job at 14 as a bagger for the mconnel commisary.this is the olnly notice i will post.
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On 01/11/06
Joanna from NY said:
k look i live in hamilton ontairo canada and i know it said WHAT STATE am in... i am 14 and most jobs you hav e to be 15 or 16 now dont worry i am mad to i want a job just as much as some kids out ther do!
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On 01/10/06
James from NC said:
I believe that a Thirteen year old should be able to have a job because we have to start worrying about things like buying a car if your parents are not going to buy you one. It also helps by getting us used to having a job and what the working life is like, because i know alot of ppl that will be surprised and unprepaired for a job because their parents do everything for them.
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On 01/09/06
Maria from FL said:
I think they should have more job offers for teens who are 13. Just because we aren't 14 doesn't mean we can't get a job right now. Some teens need jobs more than others do and I think they should be able to get jobs too. Not all of us want to work at McDonalds, Burger King, Wendys,Checkers, White Castle, and etc. I know I don't.
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On 01/01/06
cee from PA said:
i think 13-year-olds should be allowed to work. 14+ people aren't the only ones who have social lives/real lives that require moolah ($$$). parents don't pay $$$ for chores, do they? no! so what are we living off of? birthday, christmas, special occasion money! not fair! i mean, 14 year olds aren't even that much more responsible. i think the law should be 13 & in 8th grade. that is respectable. but this current law is indignant and unfair to those with low (babysitting $$ as in like $20 every so often) or no (no money) income! it should be changed immediately.
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