When your company hires employees in Florida, you are required to comply with federal, state, and local employment laws. There are a variety of human resources and labor policies in the workplace that differ by state. Through your employee handbook, employers can easily document and distribute the correct policies to their employees to comply with the laws of each state.
Creating your Florida Employee Handbook is a useful way to explain important policies and procedures, mitigate legal risk, and introduce employees to the expectations and operating practices of the organization.
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Florida Employee Handbook Policies
There are 3 state and local employee handbook policies in Florida.
Wage and Hour
Florida Minimum Wage Policy
You are entitled to a minimum wage of $14.00 per hour, effective September 30, 2025. Tipped employees receive $10.98 per hour, but if your total earnings including tips fall below $14.00 per hour in any workweek, Employer will make up the difference.
Leaves of Absence
Florida Jury Duty Leave Policy
You are entitled to job-protected leave to serve as a juror. Unless directed otherwise by your manager, you should return to work at the completion of jury duty, even if for a partial day.
Florida Domestic Violence Leave Policy
Employees of Employer who have been employed for at least three months are entitled to up to three working days of leave within a 12-month period if they or a family or household member are victims of domestic or sexual violence. This leave may be with or without pay, at the discretion of Employer. Employees must provide advance notice and documentation, unless immediate danger to health or safety is involved.
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Federal Employee Handbook Policies
Regardless of which states you have employees in, there are required federal policies that must be included in your employee handbook. In addition to any state-specific policies, your employee handbook for Florida should contain the following federal policies.
- Anti-Harassment Policy
- Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy
- Anti-Retaliation Policy
- Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
- Reasonable Accommodation Policy
Handbook Policy Best Practices
In addition to the required federal policies, the following policies are best practices to include in your employee handbook.
- Prohibited Conduct Policy
- Violations Reporting Policy
- Workplace Violence Prevention Policy
- Weapons Policy
- Disciplinary Action Policy
- At-Will Employment
- Federal Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) Policy
