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    Question Emancipation and Child Labor Laws

    I am currently in the process of filling out my petition for emancipation.
    Here are the details:
    I'm 17.
    My parents have consented to my emancipation.
    I am getting my GED next week.
    I have two jobs, one pays $7.50/hr and the other 7/hr+tips and
    I am moving into my boyfriend's efficiency.

    My question is about Child Labor laws. Once I get emancipated, can I work full time just as an adult could? I would assume so since I would have to be supporting myself but wanted to make complete sure if that is the case.

    Thank you for any answers or advice.

    -Tennessee

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    Default Re: Emancipation and child labor laws

    For Florida's child labor laws,
    Quote Quoting Florida Labor Statutes § 450.012 - Definitions
    (3) "Child" or "minor" means any person 17 years of age or younger, unless:
    (a) The person is or has been married;
    (b) The person's disability of nonage has been removed by a court of competent jurisdiction;

    (c) The person is serving or has served in the Armed Forces of the United States;

    (d) It has been found by a court having jurisdiction over the person that it is in the best interest of such minor to work and the court specifically approves any employment of such person, including the terms and conditions of such employment; or

    (e) The person has graduated from an accredited high school or holds a high school equivalency diploma.
    Other job restrictions (e.g., against underaged persons serving alcohol) may still apply.

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    Default Re: Emancipation and child labor laws

    Thank you, that's exactly what I needed to know.

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