Florida Senate committee approves bill relaxing child labor laws
Florida’s Senate Committee on Commerce and Tourism approved a bill that relaxes child labor laws. The bill removes restrictions on 16- and 17-year-olds to work up to eight hours a day before 6:30 a.m. or after 11 p.m., even on school nights. It also removes mandated breaks for those working four continuous hours and eases restrictions for 14 and 15-year-olds with certain qualifications. Bill sponsor Sen. Jay Collins, R-Tampa, argues it supports parental rights and aligns with federal laws...
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