Bill > S0918

This bill modifies existing Florida law regarding employment restrictions for minors, specifically eliminating previous limitations on work hours and schedules for 16 and 17-year-olds when school is in session. The bill removes prior constraints such as prohibitions on working before 6:30 a.m. or after 11 p.m., restrictions on working more than 8 hours per day or 30 hours per week when school is in session, and bans on working during school hours for those not in career education programs. Instead, the bill focuses on maintaining existing protections for minors 15 and younger, such as requiring a 30-minute meal break after 4 continuous hours of work. The legislation also preserves existing exceptions for minors who have graduated high school, are in home or virtual education programs, are in domestic service, are employed by parents, or are legislative pages. The changes aim to provide more flexible employment opportunities for teenage workers while maintaining some basic protections. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, giving employers and schools time to adjust to the new regulations.

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https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/918