Teenagers can be paid less than federal minimum wage, but only for 90 days

In the U.S., workers between the age of 14 and 19 can be paid less than the federal minimum wage for a limited time period.

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, employers are allowed to pay teen workers a minimum wage of $4.25 an hour during their first 90 days of employment unless prohibited by state or local law.

After that, they must be paid at least minimum wage.