Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaks with reporters after delivering his State of the State address during the first day of ...

A pair of bills in Tallahassee would allow students to work more hours. Critics worry that would threaten learning.

Acute strain on the jobs market has encouraged some states to consider reducing restrictions on employing minors ...

Public email records obtained by the Orlando Weekly’s McKenna Schueler show that DeSantis’ staff sent bill drafts and talking ...

A new law under consideration in the state Legislature would roll back child labor laws to make up for a dwindling labor pool.

The proposal, which builds on the 2024 law, sparked heated debate, with critics of the plan saying it would lead to ...

While some argue for loosening child labor laws to address labor shortages, others express concern over potential exploitation and risks to minors' well-being. The report highlights a need for ...

Florida has been working for years to crack down on employers that hire undocumented immigrants. But that presented a problem for businesses in the state that are desperate for workers to fill ...

which is titled Employment of Minors and aimed at rolling back child labor laws in the Sunshine State. Here is what to know about the proposed bill. Florida SB 918 is the latest bill lawmakers ...

The state’s legislature on Tuesday advanced a bill that would loosen child labor laws, allowing children as young as 14 years old to work overnight shifts. If the new law is passed, teenagers ...