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FL Stat § 448.045 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXI - Labor|Chapter 448 - General Labor Regulations|Part I - Terms and Conditions of Employment (Ss. 448.01-448.110)|448.045 - Wrongful combinations against workers.

448.045 Wrongful combinations against workers.—If two or more persons shall agree, conspire, combine or confederate together for the purpose of preventing any person from procuring work in any firm or corporation, or to cause the discharge of any person from work in such firm or corporation; or if any person shall verbally or by written or printed communication, threaten any injury to life, property or business of any person for the purpose of procuring the discharge of any worker in any firm or corporation, or to prevent any person from procuring work in such firm or corporation, such persons so combining shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.History.—s. 1, ch. 4144, 1893; GS 3515; RGS 5401; CGL 7542; s. 983, ch. 71-136; s. 165, ch. 97-103.Note.—Former s. 833.02.
FL Stat § 448.05 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXI - Labor|Chapter 448 - General Labor Regulations|Part I - Terms and Conditions of Employment (Ss. 448.01-448.110)|448.05 - Seats to be furnished for employees in stores; penalty.

448.05 Seats to be furnished for employees in stores; penalty.—If any merchant, storekeeper, employer of male or female clerks, salespeople, cash boys or cash girls, or other assistants, in mercantile or other business pursuits, requiring such employees to stand or walk during their active duties, neglect to furnish at his or her own cost or expense suitable chairs, stools or sliding seats attached to the counters or walls, for the use of such employees when not engaged in their active work, and not required to be on their feet in the proper performance of their several duties; or refuse to permit their said employees to make reasonable use of said seats during business hours, for purposes of necessary rest, and when such use will not interfere with humane or reasonable requirements of their employment, he or she shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.History.—s. 1, ch. 4762, 1899; GS 3235; RGS 5068; CGL 7170; s. 376, ch. 71-136; s. 166, ch. 97-103.
FL Stat § 448.075 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXI - Labor|Chapter 448 - General Labor Regulations|Part I - Terms and Conditions of Employment (Ss. 448.01-448.110)|448.075 - Employment discrimination on basis of sickle-cell trait prohibited.

448.075 Employment discrimination on basis of sickle-cell trait prohibited.—No person, firm, corporation, unincorporated association, state agency, unit of local government, or any public or private entity shall deny or refuse employment to any person or discharge any person from employment solely because such person has the sickle-cell trait.History.—s. 3, ch. 78-35.
FL Stat § 448.076 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXI - Labor|Chapter 448 - General Labor Regulations|Part I - Terms and Conditions of Employment (Ss. 448.01-448.110)|448.076 - Mandatory screening or testing for sickle-cell trait prohibited.

448.076 Mandatory screening or testing for sickle-cell trait prohibited.—No person, firm, corporation, unincorporated association, state agency, unit of local government, or any public or private entity shall require screening or testing for the sickle-cell trait as a condition for employment, for admission into any state educational institution or state-chartered private educational institution, or for becoming eligible for adoption if otherwise eligible for adoption under the laws of this state.History.—s. 4, ch. 78-35.
FL Stat § 448.08 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXI - Labor|Chapter 448 - General Labor Regulations|Part I - Terms and Conditions of Employment (Ss. 448.01-448.110)|448.08 - Attorney’s fees for successful litigants in actions for unpaid wages.

448.08 Attorney’s fees for successful litigants in actions for unpaid wages.—The court may award to the prevailing party in an action for unpaid wages costs of the action and a reasonable attorney’s fee.History.—s. 1, ch. 78-327.
FL Stat § 448.09 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXI - Labor|Chapter 448 - General Labor Regulations|Part I - Terms and Conditions of Employment (Ss. 448.01-448.110)|448.09 - Unauthorized aliens; employment prohibited.

448.09 Unauthorized aliens; employment prohibited.—(1) It shall be unlawful for any person knowingly to employ, hire, recruit, or refer, either for herself or himself or on behalf of another, for private or public employment within the state, an alien who is not duly authorized to work by the immigration laws or the Attorney General of the United States.(2) The first violation of subsection (1) shall be a noncriminal violation as defined in s. 775.08(3) and, upon conviction, shall be punishable as provided in s. 775.082(5) by a civil fine of not more than $500, regardless of the number of aliens with respect to whom the violation occurred.(3) Any person who has been previously convicted for a violation of subsection (1) and who thereafter violates subsection (1), shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. Any such subsequent violation of this section shall constitute a separate offense with respect to each unauthorized alien.History.—ss. 1, 2, 3, ch. 77-250; s. 193, ch. 79-400; s. 82, ch. 91-224; s. 168, ch. 97-103.
FL Stat § 448.101 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXI - Labor|Chapter 448 - General Labor Regulations|Part I - Terms and Conditions of Employment (Ss. 448.01-448.110)|448.101 - Definitions.

448.101 Definitions.—As used in ss. 448.101-448.105, the term:(1) “Appropriate governmental agency” means any agency of government charged with the enforcement of laws, rules, or regulations governing an activity, policy, or practice of an employer.(2) “Employee” means a person who performs services for and under the control and direction of an employer for wages or other remuneration. The term does not include an independent contractor.(3) “Employer” means any private individual, firm, partnership, institution, corporation, or association that employs ten or more persons.(4) “Law, rule, or regulation” includes any statute or ordinance or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant to any federal, state, or local statute or ordinance applicable to the employer and pertaining to the business.(5) “Retaliatory personnel action” means the discharge, suspension, or demotion by an employer of an employee or any other adverse employment action taken by an employer against an employee in the terms and conditions of employment.(6) “Supervisor” means any individual within an employer’s organization who has the authority to direct and control the work performance of the affected employee or who has managerial authority to take corrective action regarding the violation of law, rule, or regulation of which the employee complains.History.—s. 4, ch. 91-285.
FL Stat § 448.102 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXI - Labor|Chapter 448 - General Labor Regulations|Part I - Terms and Conditions of Employment (Ss. 448.01-448.110)|448.102 - Prohibitions.

448.102 Prohibitions.—An employer may not take any retaliatory personnel action against an employee because the employee has:(1) Disclosed, or threatened to disclose, to any appropriate governmental agency, under oath, in writing, an activity, policy, or practice of the employer that is in violation of a law, rule, or regulation. However, this subsection does not apply unless the employee has, in writing, brought the activity, policy, or practice to the attention of a supervisor or the employer and has afforded the employer a reasonable opportunity to correct the activity, policy, or practice.(2) Provided information to, or testified before, any appropriate governmental agency, person, or entity conducting an investigation, hearing, or inquiry into an alleged violation of a law, rule, or regulation by the employer.(3) Objected to, or refused to participate in, any activity, policy, or practice of the employer which is in violation of a law, rule, or regulation.History.—s. 5, ch. 91-285.
FL Stat § 448.103 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXI - Labor|Chapter 448 - General Labor Regulations|Part I - Terms and Conditions of Employment (Ss. 448.01-448.110)|448.103 - Employee’s remedy; relief.

448.103 Employee’s remedy; relief.—(1)(a) An employee who has been the object of a retaliatory personnel action in violation of this act may institute a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction for relief as set forth in subsection (2) within 2 years after discovering that the alleged retaliatory personnel action was taken, or within 4 years after the personnel action was taken, whichever is earlier.(b) Any civil action authorized under this section may be brought in the county in which the alleged retaliatory personnel action occurred, in which the complainant resides, or in which the employer has its principal place of business.(c) An employee may not recover in any action brought pursuant to this subsection if he or she failed to notify the employer about the illegal activity, policy, or practice as required by s. 448.102(1) or if the retaliatory personnel action was predicated upon a ground other than the employee’s exercise of a right protected by this act.(2) In any action brought pursuant to subsection (1), the court may order relief as follows:(a) An injunction restraining continued violation of this act.(b) Reinstatement of the employee to the same position held before the retaliatory personnel action, or to an equivalent position.(c) Reinstatement of full fringe benefits and seniority rights.(d) Compensation for lost wages, benefits, and other remuneration.(e) Any other compensatory damages allowable at law.History.—s. 6, ch. 91-285; s. 169, ch. 97-103.
FL Stat § 448.104 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXI - Labor|Chapter 448 - General Labor Regulations|Part I - Terms and Conditions of Employment (Ss. 448.01-448.110)|448.104 - Attorney’s fees and costs.

448.104 Attorney’s fees and costs.—A court may award reasonable attorney’s fees, court costs, and expenses to the prevailing party.History.—s. 7, ch. 91-285.
FL Stat § 448.105 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXI - Labor|Chapter 448 - General Labor Regulations|Part I - Terms and Conditions of Employment (Ss. 448.01-448.110)|448.105 - Existing rights.

448.105 Existing rights.—This act does not diminish the rights, privileges, or remedies of an employee or employer under any other law or rule or under any collective bargaining agreement or employment contract.History.—s. 8, ch. 91-285.
FL Stat § 448.109 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXI - Labor|Chapter 448 - General Labor Regulations|Part I - Terms and Conditions of Employment (Ss. 448.01-448.110)|448.109 - Notification of the state minimum wage.

448.109 Notification of the state minimum wage.—(1) As used in this section, the terms:(a) “Employer,” “employee,” and “wage” have the meanings as established under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and its implementing regulations.(b) “Florida minimum wage” means the wage that an employer must, at a minimum, pay an employee pursuant to s. 24, Art. X of the State Constitution and implementing law.(2) Each employer who must pay an employee the Florida minimum wage shall prominently display a poster substantially similar to the one made available pursuant to subsection (3) in a conspicuous and accessible place in each establishment where such employees are employed.(3)(a) Each year the Department of Economic Opportunity shall, on or before December 1, create and make available to employers a poster in English and in Spanish which reads substantially as follows:NOTICE TO EMPLOYEESThe Florida minimum wage is $   (amount)   per hour, with a minimum wage of at least $   (amount)   per hour for tipped employees, in addition to tips, for January 1,   (year)  , through December 31,   (year)  .The rate of the minimum wage is recalculated yearly on September 30, based on the Consumer Price Index. Every year on January 1 the new Florida minimum wage takes effect.An employer may not retaliate against an employee for exercising his or her right to receive the minimum wage. Rights protected by the State Constitution include the right to:1. File a complaint about an employer’s alleged noncompliance with lawful minimum wage requirements.2. Inform any person about an employer’s alleged noncompliance with lawful minimum wage requirements.3. Inform any person of his or her potential rights under Section 24, Article X of the State Constitution and to assist him or her in asserting such rights.An employee who has not received the lawful minimum wage after notifying his or her employer and giving the employer 15 days to resolve any claims for unpaid wages may bring a civil action in a court of law against an employer to recover back wages plus damages and attorney’s fees.An employer found liable for intentionally violating minimum wage requirements is subject to a fine of $1,000 per violation, payable to the state.The Attorney General or other official designated by the Legislature may bring a civil action to enforce the minimum wage.For details see Section 24, Article X of the State Constitution.(b) The poster must be at least 8.5 inches by 11 inches and in a format easily seen by employees. The text in the poster must be of a conspicuous size. The text in the first line must be larger than the text of any other line, and the text of the first sentence must be in bold type and larger than the text in the remaining lines.History.—s. 1, ch. 2006-84; s. 398, ch. 2011-142.
FL Stat § 448.20 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXI - Labor|Chapter 448 - General Labor Regulations|Part II - Labor Pool Act (Ss. 448.20-448.26)|448.20 - Short title.

448.20 Short title.—This part may be cited as the “Labor Pool Act.”History.—s. 1, ch. 95-332.
FL Stat § 448.21 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXI - Labor|Chapter 448 - General Labor Regulations|Part II - Labor Pool Act (Ss. 448.20-448.26)|448.21 - Legislative intent.

448.21 Legislative intent.—The Legislature finds that this part is necessary to provide for the health, safety, and well-being of day laborers throughout the state and to establish uniform standards of conduct and practice for labor pools in the state, and this part shall be carried out in accordance with this purpose.History.—s. 1, ch. 95-332.
FL Stat § 448.22 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXI - Labor|Chapter 448 - General Labor Regulations|Part II - Labor Pool Act (Ss. 448.20-448.26)|448.22 - Definitions.

448.22 Definitions.—For the purposes of this part:(1) “Labor pool” means a business entity that operates a labor hall by one or more of the following methods:(a) Contracting with third-party users to supply day laborers to them on a temporary basis.(b) Hiring, employing, recruiting, or contracting with workers to fulfill these temporary labor contracts for day labor.(c) Fulfilling any contracts for day labor in accordance with this subsection, even if the entity also conducts other business.(2) “Day labor” means temporary labor or employment that is occasional or irregular for which the worker is employed for not longer than the time period required to complete the temporary assignment for which the individual worker was hired, although an individual may be eligible for additional temporary assignments when available.(3) “Labor hall” means a central location maintained by a labor pool where day laborers assemble and are dispatched to work for a third-party user.(4) “Business entity” means any individual, corporation, business partnership, firm, institution, or association.(5) “Third-party user” means a business entity that uses the services of a day laborer provided by a labor pool.History.—s. 1, ch. 95-332.
FL Stat § 448.23 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXI - Labor|Chapter 448 - General Labor Regulations|Part II - Labor Pool Act (Ss. 448.20-448.26)|448.23 - Exclusions.

448.23 Exclusions.—Except as specified in ss. 448.22(1)(c) and 448.26, this part does not apply to:(1) Business entities duly registered as farm labor contractors pursuant to part III of chapter 450;(2) Employee leasing companies, as defined in s. 468.520;(3) Temporary help services engaged in supplying solely white collar employees, secretarial employees, clerical employees, or skilled laborers;(4) Labor union hiring halls; or(5) Labor bureau or employment offices operated by a business entity for the sole purpose of employing an individual for its own use.History.—s. 1, ch. 95-332; s. 2, ch. 2006-10.
FL Stat § 448.25 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXI - Labor|Chapter 448 - General Labor Regulations|Part II - Labor Pool Act (Ss. 448.20-448.26)|448.25 - Remedies; damages; costs.

448.25 Remedies; damages; costs.—(1) Any worker aggrieved by a violation of s. 448.24 shall have the right to bring a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction against the labor pool responsible for such violation. In any action commenced pursuant to this part, the worker shall be entitled to recover actual and consequential damages, or $1,000, whichever is greater, for each violation of this part, and costs.(2) The remedies provided by this part are not exclusive and shall not preclude the worker from pursuing any other remedy at law or equity which the worker may have.History.—s. 1, ch. 95-332.
FL Stat § 448.26 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXI - Labor|Chapter 448 - General Labor Regulations|Part II - Labor Pool Act (Ss. 448.20-448.26)|448.26 - Application.

448.26 Application.—Nothing in this part shall exempt any client of any labor pool or temporary help arrangement entity as defined in s. 468.520(4)(a) or any assigned employee from any other license requirements of state, local, or federal law. Any employee assigned to a client who is licensed, registered, or certified pursuant to law shall be deemed an employee of the client for such licensure purposes but shall remain an employee of the labor pool or temporary help arrangement entity for purposes of chapters 440 and 443.History.—s. 3, ch. 2006-10.
FL Stat § 450.001 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXI - Labor|Chapter 450 - Minority Labor Groups|Part I - Child Labor (Ss. 450.001-450.165)|450.001 - Short title.

450.001 Short title.—Part I of this chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Child Labor Law.”History.—s. 2, ch. 81-192.
FL Stat § 450.012 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXI - Labor|Chapter 450 - Minority Labor Groups|Part I - Child Labor (Ss. 450.001-450.165)|450.012 - Definitions.

450.012 Definitions.—For the purpose of this chapter, the word, phrase, or term:(1) “Farm work” includes all agricultural labor performed upon farms.(2) “Farm” includes stock, dairy, poultry, fruit, fur-bearing animal, and truck farms; ranches; nurseries; and orchards.(3) “Child” or “minor” means any person 17 years of age or younger, unless:(a) The person is or has been married;(b) The person’s disability of nonage has been removed by a court of competent jurisdiction;(c) The person is serving or has served in the Armed Forces of the United States;(d) It has been found by a court having jurisdiction over the person that it is in the best interest of such minor to work and the court specifically approves any employment of such person, including the terms and conditions of such employment; or(e) The person has graduated from an accredited high school or holds a high school equivalency diploma.(4) “Department” means the Department of Business and Professional Regulation.(5) “Entertainment industry” means any group, entity, organization, or individual, in which the services of any minor are rendered in any capacity in conjunction with any motion picture, television, video, audio, theatrical, or still photography, using any format whether now existing or hereafter developed, including, but not limited to, theatrical film, commercial, documentary, television, radio, and/or cable, by any medium, whether now existing or hereafter developed, including theater, television, audiocassette, or videocassette; legitimate theaters or photography; recording; modeling; theatrical productions or publicity; rodeos; circuses; musical performances; or any other performances where minors perform.History.—s. 1, ch. 75-195; s. 3, ch. 81-192; s. 35, ch. 83-174; s. 8, ch. 91-147; s. 25, ch. 95-345; s. 135, ch. 2000-165; s. 61, ch. 2002-194.
FL Stat § 450.021 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXI - Labor|Chapter 450 - Minority Labor Groups|Part I - Child Labor (Ss. 450.001-450.165)|450.021 - Minimum age; general.

450.021 Minimum age; general.—(1) Minors of any age may be employed:(a) As pages in the Florida Legislature.(b) By the entertainment industry as prescribed in ss. 450.012 and 450.132.(c) In domestic or farm work in connection with their own homes or the farm or ranch on which they live, or directly for their own parents or guardian, or in the herding, tending, and management of livestock, during the hours they are not required by law to be in school.(2) No person 10 years of age or younger shall engage in the sale and distribution of newspapers.(3) Except as provided in subsection (1), no person 13 years of age or younger shall be employed, permitted, or suffered to work in any gainful occupation at any time.(4) No person 17 years old or younger, whether or not such person’s disabilities of nonage have been removed by marriage or otherwise, shall be employed, permitted, or suffered to work in any place where alcoholic beverages are sold at retail, except as provided in s. 562.13.(5) In order to better ensure the elimination of minors being exploited and becoming victims of human trafficking, a person under the age of 18, whether or not such person’s disabilities of nonage have been removed by marriage or otherwise, may not be employed, permitted, or suffered to work in an adult theater, as defined in s. 847.001(2)(b).History.—s. 1, ch. 28240, 1953; s. 2, ch. 57-224; s. 1, ch. 75-195; s. 1, ch. 77-174; s. 4, ch. 81-192; s. 9, ch. 91-147; s. 2, ch. 92-151; s. 4, ch. 2014-160.