Schools is out for summer in Brevard County, which means plenty of teenagers are hoping to earn some money and get jobs.
About 47% of people between 16 and 24 in Florida have a job, according to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics. That is slightly below the national average of 50.9%.
But how old does your child need to be to work in Florida this summer? Here’s what you and your teen need to know about getting a job during the break from school.
According to Florida’s child labor law, your child needs to be at least 14 years old to legally work in the Sunshine State. There is an exemption for children working in their parent’s business in a non-hazardous occupation.
Nope. It’s up to the employers to obtain and keep proof of age on record while employing a minor.
Some other states do require teens to have certain paperwork for employment.
Beginning June 1 through Labor Day, teens ages 14 and 15 are allowed to work up to eight hours each day and 40 hours per week. Work must be between the hours of 7 a.m. and 9 p.m.
There are different rules for employees ages 16 and 17. When school is not in session, they may work “until their shift is completed.” This is different from when school is in session. During that time, 16 and 17-year-olds may not work before 6:30 a.m. or after 11 p.m. or more than eight hours per day.
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