Florida Proposal to Roll Back Child Labor Laws

A new proposal in Florida seeks to roll back child labor laws, allowing children as young as 14 to work overnight shifts without limits on hours, sparking concerns about safety and well-being. The Governor supports the measure as a way to address labor shortages, while critics worry about the impact on education and exploitation of young workers.

Proposal to Roll Back Child Labor Laws in Florida

A new proposal in Florida seeks to roll back child labor laws, allowing teenagers as young as 14 to work overnight shifts without limits on hours, raising concerns about safety, well-being, and the impact on education. Governor Ron DeSantis supports the measure, arguing it's a way to address labor shortages and reduce reliance on illegal immigrants for 'cheap' labor.