{"id":6692,"date":"2012-04-01T08:56:00","date_gmt":"2012-04-01T13:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brightmine.com\/us\/?post_type=resources&#038;p=6692"},"modified":"2026-01-13T05:30:43","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T10:30:43","slug":"florida-employment-law","status":"publish","type":"resources","link":"https:\/\/www.brightmine.com\/us\/resources\/hr-compliance\/florida-employment-law\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida employment law overview"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-primary-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-efae2095 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:25px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7fc3d43a wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8e1436f2 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<p class=\"\">by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightmine.com\/us\/meet-our-authors\/#brightmine-editorial-team\"><strong>The<\/strong> <strong>Brightmine Editorial Team<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Florida has a few laws that provide greater protections to employees than federal law, including protection against discrimination based on marital status, a higher minimum wage and health care continuation coverage obligations for smaller employers, and generally follows federal law on topics such as consumer credit checks, overtime pay and occupational safety and health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Select Florida employment requirements are summarized below to help an employer understand the range of employment laws affecting the employer-employee relationship in the state. An employer must <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightmine.com\/us\/solutions\/reduce-compliance-risk\/\">comply<\/a> with both federal and state law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">An employer must also comply with applicable municipal law obligations affecting the employment relationship, in addition to complying with state and federal requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"eeo-diversity-and-employee-relations-fl\">EEO, diversity and employee relations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Key Florida requirements impacting EEO, diversity and employee relations are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fair-employment-practices-fl\">Fair employment practices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The Florida Civil Rights Act applies to employers with 15 or more employees. The law prohibits employment discrimination based on protected characteristics including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-brightmine-list-item-spacing-small\">\n<li class=\"\">Race<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Color<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Religion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Sex<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">National origin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Disability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Age<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Marital status<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">In addition, Florida prohibits discrimination against any individual who:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-brightmine-list-item-spacing-small\">\n<li class=\"\">Has or is perceived to have acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Has the sickle-cell trait<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Equal pay<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Florida prohibits pay discrimination based on sex for jobs that require equal skill, effort and responsibility and are performed under similar working conditions. The law covers any employer with two or more employees if the employer is not subject to the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Differentiations in pay are permissible if made under:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-brightmine-list-item-spacing-small\">\n<li class=\"\">A seniority system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">A merit system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">A system that measures earnings by quantity or quality of production<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Any reasonable factor other than sex<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Whistleblower protections<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Florida employers may not take adverse employment action against an employee because he or she has:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-brightmine-list-item-spacing-small\">\n<li class=\"\">Disclosed, or threatened to disclose, to any government agency an activity, policy or practice of the employer that violates a law, rule or regulation, provided that the employee first brought the activity, policy or practice to the attention of a supervisor and gave the employer a reasonable opportunity to correct it;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Provided information or testimony in connection with any investigation, hearing or inquiry into an alleged violation of a law, rule or regulation by the employer; or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Objected to, or refused to participate in, any activity, policy or practice of the employer that violates a law, rule or regulation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Be aware that where there is overlap between federal, state and\/or local law, complying with the law that offers the greatest rights or benefits to the employee will generally apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"recruiting-hiring\">Recruiting and hiring<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Key Florida requirements impacting recruiting and hiring are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"consumer-reports-fl\">Consumer reports<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Florida&#8217;s consumer credit reporting law is similar to the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Each restricts an employer&#8217;s ability to use employee credit reports or investigative employee consumer reports without a job applicant&#8217;s written consent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"drug-testing-fl\">Drug testing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Florida employers may conduct preemployment drug and alcohol tests of job applicants as a condition of employment, but are not obligated to do so. Employers may use an applicant&#8217;s refusal to submit to a drug or alcohol test, or a positive confirmed drug or alcohol test, as a basis for refusing to hire the applicant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">In order to qualify for a drug-free workplace program designation and for workers&#8217; compensation premium discounts, an employer must meet certain standards, such as giving notice to job applicants and providing them with the testing procedures, including how to object to the results and explain positive results, prior to testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"e-verify-fl\">E-Verify<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Florida requires all private employers with 25 or more employees to use the E-Verify system to verify a new employee&#8217;s employment eligibility within three business days after the employee begins working for pay. Every public contractor and subcontractor is also required to use the E-Verify system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Be aware that where there is overlap between federal, state and\/or local law, complying with the law that offers the greatest rights or benefits to the employee will generally apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-secondary-light-gray-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fcdab8bb wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">Want to make smarter, more-informed decisions?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.274), 16px);font-style:normal;font-weight:500\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-secondary-blue-color has-primary-white-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"\/us\/products\/hr-compliance-center\/\" style=\"border-radius:100px\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wage-hour\">Wage and hour<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Key Florida requirements impacting wages and hours are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"minimum-wage-fl\">Minimum wage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The Florida Minimum Wage Act requires that employers pay nonexempt employees a minimum wage of $14.00 per hour. The minimum wage will increase to $15.00, effective September 30, 2026. Starting January 1, 2028, and every January 1 thereafter, the minimum wage will be adjusted for inflation. A separate minimum wage rate exists for tipped employees, and there are exceptions to the state minimum wage rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"child-labor-fl\">Child labor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Child labor laws in Florida restrict the occupations in which minors may be employed and the number of hours and times during which they may work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">All minors are prohibited from working in hazardous occupations, which have been specifically designated by law for those 17 and under and those 15 and under. Minors 10 years and younger may not work distributing newspapers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">When school is in session, 16- and 17-year-olds may not work:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-brightmine-list-item-spacing-small\">\n<li class=\"\">Before 6:30 a.m. or after 11:00 p.m. when school is scheduled the following day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">More than 30 hours in any week<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">More than eight hours in any day when school is scheduled the following day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">During school hours, unless they are enrolled in a career education program<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">More than six consecutive days in a week<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">There are no restrictions during holidays and summer vacations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">When school is in session, 14- and 15-year-olds may not work:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-brightmine-list-item-spacing-small\">\n<li class=\"\">Before 7:00 a.m. or after 7:00 p.m. when school is scheduled the following day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">More than 15 hours in any week<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">More than three hours in any school day, unless they are enrolled in a career education program or unless there is no school the following day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">More than six consecutive days in a week<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">During holidays and summer vacations, 14- and 15-year-olds may not work:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-brightmine-list-item-spacing-small\">\n<li class=\"\">Before 7:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">More than 40 hours in any week<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">More than eight hours in any day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">More than six consecutive days in a week<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">There are some exceptions to Florida&#8217;s hours of work restrictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Minors who work for more than four continuous hours are entitled to meal break of at least 30 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Be aware that where there is overlap between federal, state and\/or local law, complying with the law that offers the greatest rights or benefits to the employee will generally apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pay-benefits\">Pay and benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Key Florida requirements impacting pay and benefits are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"payment-of-wages-fl\">Payment of wages<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">An employer may pay employees by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-brightmine-list-item-spacing-small\">\n<li class=\"\">Cash<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Check, draft, note, memorandum or other acknowledgment of indebtedness, as long as it is negotiable and payable on demand at an established place of business in the state<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Direct deposit into an account at a financial institution of the employee&#8217;s choosing, as long as the employee has consented in writing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Payroll debit card if the cards are negotiable and payable in cash, on demand, without discount at an established place of business in the state, the name and address of which appears in the payroll debit card issuing materials<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wage deductions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">An employer may make deductions from an employee&#8217;s wages if it receives an income withholding order or writ of garnishment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"health-care-continuation-fl\">Health care continuation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The Florida Health Insurance Coverage Continuation Act applies to employers with fewer than 20 employees. Florida law allows eligible employees to elect continued coverage for up to 18 months (29 in the case of disability) with a maximum premium of 115 percent of the applicable group rate (150 percent during the 11-month disability extension).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Be aware that where there is overlap between federal, state and\/or local law, complying with the law that offers the greatest rights or benefits to the employee will generally apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"time-off-leaves-absence\">Time off and leaves of absence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Florida has several laws relating to required time off and leaves of absence for employees. These laws include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-brightmine-list-item-spacing-small\">\n<li class=\"\">Domestic violence leave (covering employers with 50 or more employees)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Jury duty leave<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Witness leave<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Military leave<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Civil Air Patrol leave (covering employers with 15 or more employees)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Be aware that where there is overlap between federal, state and\/or local law, complying with the law that offers the greatest rights or benefits to the employee will generally apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"health-safety\">Health and safety<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Key Florida requirements impacting health and safety are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"smoke-free-workplace-fl\">Smoke-free workplace<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The Florida Clean Indoor Air Act bans smoking, including vaping, in nearly all indoor workplaces. The restrictions apply to indoor areas of workplaces occupied by one or more persons, which are totally or predominantly enclosed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"weapons-in-the-workplace-fl\">Weapons in the workplace<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Under Florida law, an employer generally may not:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-brightmine-list-item-spacing-small\">\n<li class=\"\">Prevent or limit employees from lawfully possessing a firearm in a privately owned motor vehicle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Ask an employee whether he or she is carrying a firearm inside a vehicle on the employer&#8217;s parking lot<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Search vehicles for firearms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Prevent any employee from entering the employer&#8217;s parking lot because the employee&#8217;s vehicle contains a legal firearm that is out of sight and is being carried for lawful purposes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">However, employers and property owners may create weapons policies to limit or prevent individuals and employees from bringing concealed weapons into the physical buildings or company-owned vehicles or onto company premises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Safe driving practices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Florida bans texting while driving, with certain exceptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Be aware that where there is overlap between federal, state and\/or local law, complying with the law that offers the greatest rights or benefits to the employee will generally apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"organizational-exit\">Organizational exit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">If an employee dies before all wages due have been paid, the employer may pay any amount of wages or travel expenses that are due to the following individuals in the order listed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list is-style-brightmine-list-item-spacing-small\">\n<li class=\"\">Surviving spouse;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Child(ren) over age 18; or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Parent.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Be aware that where there is overlap between federal, state and\/or local law, complying with the law that offers the greatest rights or benefits to the employee will generally apply.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column lnrs-hide-block-on-mobile is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--secondary-gray);border-left-width:2px;padding-left:10px;flex-basis:30%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained wp-container-3 is-position-sticky\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-secondary-gray-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-db4c44a6 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:14px;padding-top:10px;padding-right:10px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:10px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4b827052 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:5px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\" class=\"\">In this resource:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.274), 16px);line-height:1.3\" class=\"\"><a href=\"#eeo-diversity-employee-relations\">EEO, diversity and employee relations<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.274), 16px);line-height:1.3\" class=\"\"><a href=\"#recruiting-hiring\">Recruiting and hiring<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.274), 16px);line-height:1.3\" class=\"\"><a href=\"#wage-hour\">Wage and hour<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.274), 16px);line-height:1.3\" class=\"\"><a href=\"#pay-benefits\">Pay and benefits<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.274), 16px);line-height:1.3\" class=\"\"><a href=\"#time-off-leaves-absence\">Time off and leaves of absence<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.274), 16px);line-height:1.3\" class=\"\"><a href=\"#health-safety\">Health and safety<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.274), 16px);line-height:1.3\" class=\"\"><a href=\"#organizational-exit\">Organizational exit<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-bleach-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a36fa716 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:14px;padding-top:10px;padding-right:15px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:15px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get the full picture. 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