Understanding the laws
- Utah
- Effective May 1, 2024, Utah has amended its child labor laws for minors under 16 years of age.
- Under the amendment, minors under 16 years of age are not permitted to work:
- More than three hours in one school day
- More than 18 hours in one school week
- More than eight hours in one calendar day
- More than 40 hours in one calendar week
- Before 7 a.m. or after 7 p.m.
- Minors under 16 years old may work until 9 p.m. beginning on June 1 and ending on Labor Day.
- Florida
- Effective July 1, 2024, Florida has amended its child labor laws for some minors.
- Under the amendment, minors 16 and 17 years of age are permitted to work:
- More than 30 hours per week during the school year with a signed consent form from a parent, custodian or superintendent
- More than eight hours a day on holidays and Sundays during the school year
- Before 6:30 a.m. and after 11 p.m. when there’s no school the following day
- Seven days a week but restricted to eight-hour days
- Minors 16 and 17 years of age must receive a 30-minute meal period for every four hours of work if they work eight or more hours.
- Minors under 15 years of age can work longer than 15 hours a week (up to 40) when school isn’t in session.
- Indiana
- Effective Jan. 1, 2025, Indiana has amended its child labor law requirements for some minors.
- 14- and 15-year-olds can work until 9 p.m. on days preceding school between June 1 and Labor Day.
- Previous restrictions regarding time and hour restrictions for minors 16 years and older have been removed.
Remember to make HR personnel and supervisors aware of these amendments. In the event of a conflict between federal and state child labor laws, employers should adhere to the law that offers the greatest level of protection for minors.
The information provided here is intended for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information, it is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up to date. Legal matters often have specific individual circumstances that affect the appropriate course of action. As such, we strongly recommend consulting with a qualified legal professional for any legal advice pertaining to your situation.