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. Once a worker reaches the age of 18, child labor laws do not restrict their employment. However, employers of minors under age 18 must obtain and keep on file proof of the minor's age. The Florida Legislature just passed a bill to loosen existing work restrictions for minors who are at least 16 years old. Florida child labor laws set forth the rules and limitations regarding the days and time children under the age of 18 years old may work in Florida. 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.