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Workplace Injury Lawyer: Protecting Teens Under Florida’s New Work Laws
Picture your teen working late into the night under a new Florida law. A March 25, 2025, Tallahassee Democrat story reports that lawmakers are proposing to remove all work-hour limits for 16- and 17-year-olds, allowing them to take on unlimited shifts, even overnight [link to original article]. For parents and teens, this shift could bring new opportunities—or new risks, like workplace injuries from longer hours.
What’s in the Proposal?
The bill would eliminate current rules that limit 16- and 17-year-olds to 30 hours a week during school and restrict shifts past 11 p.m. If passed, teens could work as many hours as adults, including late-night or early-morning jobs. Some see this as a way to fill job shortages and give teens flexibility. Others question whether it could lead to more fatigue and safety concerns. Either way, it’s a change that could affect how teens stay safe at work.
Potential Risks for Teens and Parents
How Kaiser Romanello Can Step In
Kaiser Romanello Accident & Injury Attorneys are here as your workplace injury lawyer if a work accident happens. If your teen faces a teen workplace injury under this law, we help file an injury claim to seek accident compensation—covering doctor visits, income loss, or recovery costs. Our legal help looks at the full picture: Did the employer follow safety rules? Were hours a factor? We handle the details so you don’t have to.
Our no-fees-unless-you-win policy means you pay nothing unless we get you money. Laws like this could make injury claims trickier if employers say they followed the rules. Our personal injury attorneys know how to navigate these cases, ensuring your family gets support when it counts.
Get Ahead of the Risk
This proposal is still in the works, but it could become law soon. Changes might affect teen safety, and families could face unexpected challenges if injuries rise. Knowing your options now can make a difference later. Kaiser Romanello offers the experience to tackle work accident cases, giving you a clear path forward.
Reach out for a free case review with Kaiser Romanello Accident & Injury Attorneys. Call 844-877-8679 today—time matters, and starting early strengthens your position. Whether it’s a small injury or a big fight, we’re ready to assist with the legal help you need.
