The bill aims to amend existing employment laws in Florida by repealing certain provisions that previously allowed political subdivisions to establish minimum wage standards beyond state or federal mandates. Specifically, it repeals sections 2 and 3 of chapter 2024-80, which prohibited such local minimum wage laws. The bill also amends section 218.077 of the Florida Statutes to explicitly prohibit political subdivisions from maintaining a minimum wage other than the state or federal minimum wage and from influencing the wages or employment benefits of vendors and contractors through their purchasing or contracting procedures. Additionally, it clarifies that political subdivisions can still set minimum wages for their own employees and those receiving direct tax abatements or subsidies.

Furthermore, the bill revises employment restrictions for minors by updating the age limits and conditions under which certain work restrictions apply. It removes the authority of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation to grant waivers for employment restrictions and specifies that certain exceptions to work restrictions will only apply in accordance with federal law. The amendments also clarify the conditions under which minors may work, including the maximum hours and required meal breaks. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, with specific provisions regarding the applicability of the changes made to section 218.077.

Statutes affected:
H 1225 Filed: 450.081
H 1225 c1: 450.081
H 1225 c2: 450.081
H 1225 c3: 450.081
H 1225 e1: 450.081