The bill amends Section 450.081 of the Florida Statutes, which governs the employment of minors, specifically targeting the restrictions placed on those aged 16 and 17. It removes existing limitations on their working hours, such as prohibiting employment before 6:30 a.m. or after 11 p.m. on school nights, and the maximum hours they can work during school weeks. Additionally, the bill eliminates the Department of Business and Professional Regulation's authority to grant waivers for these employment restrictions.

The bill also revises the exceptions to work restrictions, allowing for more flexibility in employment for minors who have graduated high school or received a high school equivalency diploma, as well as those who hold valid certificates of exemption. It clarifies that certain subsections do not apply unless otherwise mandated by federal law and introduces new language regarding violations of the section. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 1225 Filed: 450.081