FL S1412

Allows employers to be exempt from Florida's state minimum wage requirements for employees participating in work-study programs, internships, preapprenticeships, or other work-based learning opportunities who voluntarily sign a waiver

Limits work-based learning opportunities with minimum wage exemptions to a maximum of 9 months or two full-time semesters (at least 15 credit hours each)

Requires the waiver to explicitly state the employee acknowledges their right to state minimum wage and is voluntarily choosing to receive less; prohibits employers from coercing employees to opt out

Mandates that for employees under 18 years old, a parent or guardian must agree to and sign the waiver on behalf of the minor at the minor's request

Requires employers to pay at least the federal minimum wage even when employees waive state minimum wage, and limits waiver validity to 9 months from employment start date