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From its inception, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) has protected the rights, safety and well being of young workers in the United States. The Child Labor Laws, as outlined by the FLSA, typically govern students and employers.
Anytime students have assigned duties and contribute to the completion of a work activity an "employment" relationship exists. Accordingly, work experiences are considered "employment" relationships and student employees are subject to all applicable FLSA/Child Labor Law regulations. As employees, students must:
- be paid at least minimum wage
- receive no less than 1 1/2 times the regular rate of pay for each hour of overtime
- be employed in accordance with Child Labor Laws
Florida's Child Labor program enforces the provisions of the Florida Child Labor Law. The purpose of the law is to protect the health and welfare of minors in the workplace and to safeguard their education. To view Child Labor Law components, please view the Child Labor Law Education section.
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