Laws

• Labor Statutes: Title XXXI
• Definition of Employee: § 440.02(15)(a) – (b)
• Minimum Wage: $10.00/hr (§ 448.110 and Department of Economic Opportunity)
• Overtime: Federal min. – one and a half (1.5) times the employee’s standard wage (29 C.F.R § 778.107).
• Record Keeping: Employee records must be kept in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (a complete description of the requirements can be found on the U.S. Department of Labor factsheet).

At-Will Employment

Permitted? Yes, at-will employment may be terminated for any reason except for:

• Discrimination (§ 760.10(1)(a))
• Retaliation (§ 760.10(7))

Employer Resources

• Florida Posters and Required Notices
• Child Labor Employer Resources