Chloe is seventeen years old. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, she cannot

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Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, 17-year-olds are not prohibited from working in general, but they are prohibited from working in hazardous occupations. Therefore, option B is the best choice. Option A is incorrect because 17-year-olds can work in some jobs, as long as they are not hazardous. Option C is incorrect because there is no exemption for working for parents; 17-year-olds would still have to follow the work hour and wage laws. Option D is incorrect because delivering newspapers is considered a non-hazardous job for 17-year-olds under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Chloe Is Seventeen Years Old