# Teen work rules in Florida

In Florida, you can start most non-farm jobs at 14. Florida does not require a state work permit. At 14 and 15 you can work up to 3 h on a school day, 15 h in a school week, 40 h in a summer week. 16- and 17-year-olds also have hour limits.

- Minimum age: 14
- Work permit: not required
- Hours at 14–15: 3 h on a school day, 15 h in a school week, 40 h in a summer week
- Hours at 16–17: limited

## Recent changes

- 2024-07-01: HB 49 (ch. 2024-25) changed 16–17 rules. A parent or the school superintendent can waive the 30-hour school-week cap. The 8-hour school-night limit no longer applies on holidays or Sundays. The 6-consecutive-day limit now applies only to minors 15 and younger. A 30-minute meal break is now required for 16–17-year-olds who work 8 or more hours. The 6:30 a.m.–11 p.m. school-night window stays. Florida Statutes 2026 show no later amendment to s. 450.081.

## Employers hiring at 14 here

- Publix
- Culver's
- AMC Theatres
- McDonald's
- Chick-fil-A
- Dairy Queen
- Burger King
- Hy-Vee
- Fareway
- Rita's Italian Ice
- Arby's
- Jimmy John's
- Runza
- Braum's

## Sources

- Florida Statutes s. 450.081 – Hours of work in certain occupations (2026 Statutes; last amended ch. 2024-25): http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0400-0499/0450/Sections/0450.081.html
- Florida Statutes s. 450.021 – Minimum age (2026 Statutes): http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0400-0499/0450/Sections/0450.021.html
- Florida Statutes s. 450.045 – Proof of age (2026 Statutes): http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0400-0499/0450/Sections/0450.045.html
- CS/CS/HB 49 (2024) Employment – bill history, approved 2024-03-22, effective 2024-07-01: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/49
- US DOL WHD – State child labor laws applicable to non-farm employment (hours/nightwork): https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/state/child-labor
- US DOL WHD – Employment/Age Certification Issuance Practice Under State Child Labor Laws: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/state/age-certificates

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