Child Labor Laws Poster Employers who hire minors 14-17 years of age are required to post the Florida Child Labor Law Poster. At what age can a minor work?Exemptions for the employment of student learners 16 to 18 years of age are provided in s. 450.061. Florida law restricts child labor for minors 14 to 17 years of age and prohibits employment of children under 14, with some limited exceptions. House Bill 49 amends Florida's Child Labor Law to lessen some of the restrictions on labor rules for minors 16 and 17 years of age. In the US, it's not legal. Once a worker reaches the age of 18, child labor laws do not restrict their employment. The Florida Legislature just passed a bill to loosen existing work restrictions for minors who are at least 16 years old. Under the FLSA, when school is in session, 14- and 15-year-olds can work three hours on a school day or 18 hours in a school week. Minor labor laws are in place to provide safeguards for people under 18 who are employed and, generally, still attending school.