Florida proposes child labor law changes allowing 14-year-olds to work long hours, raising safety and exploitation concerns.

Articles highlight concerns over Florida's proposed child labor law changes that would allow minors as young as 14 to work long hours in businesses, potentially stripping protections for 16-17 year-olds. Meanwhile, Oregon's Bureau of Labor and Industries did not investigate safety violations or issue fines for them in a similar case, as federal investigators had. These instances emphasize the importance of safeguarding children from exploitation and dangerous working conditions.

February 19, 2024
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