5895 - STUDENT EMPLOYMENT

Students who work while attending school must be in compliance with Florida's Child Labor Law, F.S. 450.001-450.161. This applies to teenagers under the age of eighteen (18). If you are a minor, you can't work during school hours unless you are exempt, are granted a waiver, or are enrolled in a school-work experience program, vocational education or other program declared exempt by the State of Florida.

For minors age fourteen (14) and fifteen (15):

The allowable work hours are: Fifteen (15) hours a week when school is in session; three (3) hours a day, between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. if school is scheduled for the next day. Eight (8) hours a day, between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. on days when there is no school the next day. Forty (40) hours a week during the summer and holidays.

For minors age sixteen (16) and seventeen (17);

The allowable work hours are: Thirty (30) hours a week when school is in session; eight (8) hours a day, between 6:30 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. if school is scheduled the next day. No restrictions on hours during vacations and holidays, or when school is not scheduled for the next day.

PROOF OF AGE

Employers are required to keep proof of age for all minors who are employed. Students should show their birth certificate or the school may provide an age certificate. Work permits are no longer required.

PARTIAL WAIVERS

Partial waivers of the Child Labor Law may be granted under certain conditions, such as financial hardship, medical or other hardship, court order, or with the approval of the Superintendent. Waivers are granted by the Florida Department of Labor and Employment Security, Bureau of Compliance/Child Labor Section.

Requests for partial waivers approved by the Superintendent should be made to the Office of Student Services.

In addition to student compliance with Florida statute, students’ grades and attendance are monitored by their schools.

© Brevard County Public Schools 2002