The bill amends Section 450.081 of the Florida Statutes to revise the employment regulations for minors. It allows minors to be employed starting from the summer vacation of the year they turn 14, and it removes certain restrictions for those aged 16 and 17. Specifically, the bill changes the hours during which minors aged 16 and 17 can work, allowing them to work until 10 p.m. instead of 11 p.m. on school nights, and it eliminates the previous limitations on the number of hours they can work in a week when school is in session. Additionally, the bill removes the authority of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation to grant waivers for employment restrictions.

The bill also clarifies that certain work restrictions do not apply to minors who have graduated high school or received a high school equivalency diploma, as well as those who hold a valid certificate of exemption or are enrolled in specific educational programs. It establishes that a violation of these employment regulations is punishable under existing law. The changes are set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 1225 Filed: 450.081
H 1225 c1: 450.081