Florida Compliance and Regulatory Resources

Florida business regulations are hard to keep up with, but we can share information about state compliance updates and other business resources. Delve into the requirements your business may need to fulfill regarding minimum wage, workplace safety, and more.

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State Tax Rates and Limits

State Unemployment Taxable Wage Base Limit

$7,000

State Unemployment Rate Range for Employers

0.10% to 5.4%

State Unemployment New Employer Rate

2.70%

State Hourly Minimum Wage

$13.00

State Minimum Wage for Tipped Employees

$9.98

FL wage and hour information

Paid Family Leave

Private insurance plans are an option available for employers to purchase and offer employees paid family leave.

Coverage can be a separate PFL policy, included in a group disability policy, or added as a PFL rider to a disability insurance policy.

Read about other leaves in Florida

E-Verify

Private employers with 25 or more employees must enroll in and use E-Verify. This includes private employers who have a contract with a public employer or apply for taxpayer-funded incentives.

Penalties: Starting July 1, 2024, employers might be assessed monetary fines per day after failure to use the E-Verify system three times in a 24-month period. Suspension and revocation of licenses (e.g., franchise, charter, etc.) is possible.

Additional resources include FAQs and an article in our resource library about Florida’s law.

Note to employers: Employers have requirements once enrolled in E-Verify, including but not limited to completion of Form I-9 and its verification (the Three Day Rule). Noncompliance could lead to significant civil fines. Some local municipalities also have E-Verify requirements.

Workplace Safety

OSHA

Florida is a federal OSHA state that covers most private-sector workers but not state and local government employees.

Workers' Compensation

Coverage is mandatory for employers with four (4) or more employees. Officers are considered employees of a corporation.
Contractors are required to carry coverage at employee No. 1.

DOL Website

http://www.floridajobs.org/

Regulatory and Legislative Compliance Podcast

Paid family leave insurance, E-Verify mandate, and easing child labor restrictions. Director of Compliance Mike Trabold provides insights on what to expect in 2024.