Proposal to Roll Back Child Labor Laws in Florida

SOURCE www.the-sun.com
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.

Key Points

  • Proposal seeks to remove limits on how late teens can work
  • Teenagers as young as 14 could work overnight shifts
  • Governor DeSantis supports the measure to reduce reliance on 'cheap' labor
  • Experts worry longer working hours could hurt education and push teens into unsafe conditions

Pros

  • Addresses labor shortages
  • May help fill workforce gaps
  • Provides opportunities for teenagers to gain work experience

Cons

  • Raises concerns about safety and well-being of teenagers
  • Could negatively impact education
  • Risk of pushing low-income teens into unsafe working conditions