Children as young as 14 could be allowed to work overnight shifts on school days to fill jobs previously held by undocumented workers, according to a bill approved by the Florida Senate.

The Trump administration’s zero-tolerance approach to immigration and border security has exacerbated labour shortages in low-wage industries such as agriculture, construction and hospitality. In response Ron DeSantis, the governor of Florida, is championing legislation that would loosen child labour laws.

The state Senate advanced a bill that would remove restrictions on 16 and 17-year-olds working before 6.30am or after 11pm, or working more than eight hours Monday to Friday.

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