In Florida, legislation is progressing that would enable teenagers as young as 14 to work unlimited hours, including overnight shifts, without mandatory breaks. Governor Ron DeSantis advocates for this move, suggesting the state can rely on its youth instead of immigrants for labor in crucial industries. Critics, including immigration advocates, express concerns over potential child labor exploitation and the health implications for young workers, emphasizing that current proposals disregard existing protections for minors' working conditions.
Lawmakers propose allowing Florida schoolchildren as young as 14 to work overnight shifts without breaks, aiming to fill roles left by targeted immigrant workers.
Governor DeSantis questions the need for imported labor, suggesting teenagers could replace immigrant workers in tourism and agriculture, echoing sentiments of prior generations.
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