10-Minute Food Truck Training · Bill Moore

Hiring the Kids?

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Your child could sue you for paying sub-minimum wage—and they would win.
Bill Moore explains the legal complexities of hiring minor children in a family-owned food truck business, covering federal and state youth employment laws, hazardous equipment restrictions, and practical tips for compliance and child safety. He emphasizes checking state-specific rules and treating children like any other employee to avoid legal risks.

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A plain compliance guide for owners who want family help on the truck without crossing the line.

Bill Moore keeps the focus on what a family-run food truck can actually get away with under Florida law and the FLSA. The line is drawn in practical terms: no meat slicers, grinders, patty formers, delivery runs, rooftop work, hot oil filter changes, pressurized fryers, propane…

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Before your kid clocks in, know the legal line for food-truck work.

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