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FL Stat § 429.925 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXX - Social Welfare|Chapter 429 - Assisted Care Communities|Part III - Adult Day Care Centers (Ss. 429.90-429.931)|429.925 - Discontinuance of operation of adult day care centers.

429.925 Discontinuance of operation of adult day care centers.—In addition to the requirements of part II of chapter 408, before operation of an adult day care center may be voluntarily discontinued, the operator must, at least 60 days before the discontinuance of operation, inform each participant of the fact and the proposed date of discontinuance of operation.History.—s. 10, ch. 78-336; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 79, 83, ch. 83-181; ss. 12, 17, ch. 93-215; s. 4, ch. 2006-197; s. 174, ch. 2007-230.Note.—Former s. 400.559.
FL Stat § 429.927 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXX - Social Welfare|Chapter 429 - Assisted Care Communities|Part III - Adult Day Care Centers (Ss. 429.90-429.931)|429.927 - Right of entry and inspection.

429.927 Right of entry and inspection.—In accordance with s. 408.811, the agency or department has the right to enter the premises of any adult day care center licensed pursuant to this part, at any reasonable time, in order to determine the state of compliance with this part, part II of chapter 408, and applicable rules.History.—s. 11, ch. 78-336; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 79, 83, ch. 83-181; ss. 13, 17, ch. 93-215; s. 4, ch. 2006-197; s. 175, ch. 2007-230.Note.—Former s. 400.56.
FL Stat § 429.929 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXX - Social Welfare|Chapter 429 - Assisted Care Communities|Part III - Adult Day Care Centers (Ss. 429.90-429.931)|429.929 - Rules establishing standards.

429.929 Rules establishing standards.—The agency shall adopt rules to implement this part. The rules must include reasonable and fair standards. Any conflict between these standards and those that may be set forth in local, county, or municipal ordinances shall be resolved in favor of those having statewide effect. Such standards must relate to:(1) The maintenance of adult day care centers with respect to plumbing, heating, lighting, ventilation, and other building conditions, including adequate meeting space, to ensure the health, safety, and comfort of participants and protection from fire hazard. Such standards may not conflict with chapter 553 and must be based upon the size of the structure and the number of participants.(2) The number and qualifications of all personnel employed by adult day care centers who have responsibilities for the care of participants.(3) All sanitary conditions within adult day care centers and their surroundings, including water supply, sewage disposal, food handling, and general hygiene, and maintenance of sanitary conditions, to ensure the health and comfort of participants.(4) Basic services provided by adult day care centers.(5) Supportive and optional services provided by adult day care centers.(6) Data and information relative to participants and programs of adult day care centers, including, but not limited to, the physical and mental capabilities and needs of the participants, the availability, frequency, and intensity of basic services and of supportive and optional services provided, the frequency of participation, the distances traveled by participants, the hours of operation, the number of referrals to other centers or elsewhere, and the incidence of illness.(7) Components of a comprehensive emergency management plan, developed in consultation with the Department of Health and the Division of Emergency Management.History.—ss. 13, 18, ch. 78-336; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 79, 83, ch. 83-181; ss. 14, 17, ch. 93-215; s. 56, ch. 95-418; s. 61, ch. 2001-45; s. 4, ch. 2006-197; s. 176, ch. 2007-230; s. 345, ch. 2011-142; s. 28, ch. 2019-11; s. 50, ch. 2020-156.Note.—Former s. 400.562.
FL Stat § 429.931 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXX - Social Welfare|Chapter 429 - Assisted Care Communities|Part III - Adult Day Care Centers (Ss. 429.90-429.931)|429.931 - Construction and renovation; requirements.

429.931 Construction and renovation; requirements.—The requirements for the construction and the renovation of a center must comply with the provisions of chapter 553 which pertain to building construction standards, including plumbing, electrical code, glass, manufactured buildings, accessibility by physically handicapped persons, and the state minimum building codes.History.—s. 14, ch. 78-336; s. 4, ch. 79-152; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 79, 83, ch. 83-181; ss. 15, 17, ch. 93-215; s. 4, ch. 2006-197.Note.—Former s. 400.563.
FL Stat § 447.01 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXI - Labor|Chapter 447 - Labor Organizations|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 447.01-447.17)|447.01 - Regulating labor unions; state policy.

447.01 Regulating labor unions; state policy.—(1) Because of the activities of labor unions affecting the economic conditions of the country and the state, entering as they do into practically every business and industrial enterprise, it is the sense of the Legislature that such organizations affect the public interest and are charged with a public use. The working person, unionist or nonunionist, must be protected. The right to work is the right to live.(2) It is here now declared to be the policy of the state, in the exercise of its sovereign constitutional police power, to regulate the activities and affairs of labor unions, their officers, agents, organizers and other representatives, in the manner, and to the extent hereafter set forth.History.—s. 1, ch. 21968, 1943; s. 147, ch. 97-103.Note.—Former s. 481.01.
FL Stat § 447.02 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXI - Labor|Chapter 447 - Labor Organizations|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 447.01-447.17)|447.02 - Definitions.

447.02 Definitions.—The following terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section:(1) The term “labor organization” means any organization of employees or local or subdivision thereof, having within its membership residents of the state, whether incorporated or not, organized for the purpose of dealing with employers concerning hours of employment, rate of pay, working conditions, or grievances of any kind relating to employment and recognized as a unit of bargaining by one or more employers doing business in this state, except that an “employee organization,” as defined in s. 447.203(11), shall be included in this definition at such time as it seeks to register pursuant to s. 447.305.(2) The term “business agent” means any person, without regard to title, who shall, for a pecuniary or financial consideration, act or attempt to act for any labor organization in:(a) The issuance of membership or authorization cards, work permits, or any other evidence of rights granted or claimed in, or by, a labor organization; or(b) Soliciting or receiving from any employer any right or privilege for employees.History.—s. 2, ch. 21968, 1943; s. 1, ch. 65-396; s. 1, ch. 77-184; s. 35, ch. 79-7; s. 1, ch. 79-89; s. 188, ch. 79-400; s. 29, ch. 83-174; s. 19, ch. 95-345; s. 127, ch. 2000-165; s. 59, ch. 2002-194; s. 4, ch. 2020-160.Note.—Former s. 481.02.
FL Stat § 447.03 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXI - Labor|Chapter 447 - Labor Organizations|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 447.01-447.17)|447.03 - Employees’ right of self-organization.

447.03 Employees’ right of self-organization.—Employees shall have the right to self-organization, to form, join, or assist labor unions or labor organizations or to refrain from such activity, to bargain collectively through representatives of their own choosing, and to engage in concerted activities, for the purpose of collective bargaining or other mutual aid or protection.History.—s. 3, ch. 21968, 1943; s. 1, ch. 74-100.Note.—Former s. 481.03.
FL Stat § 447.05 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXI - Labor|Chapter 447 - Labor Organizations|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 447.01-447.17)|447.05 - Initiation fees; limitation.

447.05 Initiation fees; limitation.—Labor unions or labor organizations shall not charge an initiation fee in excess of the sum of $15; provided, that initiation fees in effect on January 1, 1940, may be continued.History.—s. 5, ch. 21968, 1943.Note.—Former s. 481.05.
FL Stat § 447.07 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXI - Labor|Chapter 447 - Labor Organizations|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 447.01-447.17)|447.07 - Records and accounts required to be kept.

447.07 Records and accounts required to be kept.—It shall be the duty of any and all labor organizations in this state to keep accurate books of accounts itemizing all receipts from whatsoever source and expenditures for whatsoever purpose, stating such sources and purposes. Any member of such labor organization shall be entitled at all reasonable times to inspect the books, records and accounts of such labor organization.History.—s. 7, ch. 21968, 1943.Note.—Former s. 481.07.
FL Stat § 447.08 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXI - Labor|Chapter 447 - Labor Organizations|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 447.01-447.17)|447.08 - Rights of members in armed forces.

447.08 Rights of members in armed forces.—Any employee who is a member of any labor organization who, because of services with the Armed Forces of the United States, during time of war or national emergency, has been unable to pay any dues, assessments or sums levied by any labor organization, shall not hereafter be required to make such back payments as a condition to reinstatement in good standing as a member of any labor organization to which he or she belonged.History.—s. 8, ch. 21968, 1943; s. 149, ch. 97-103.Note.—Former s. 481.08.
FL Stat § 447.09 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXI - Labor|Chapter 447 - Labor Organizations|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 447.01-447.17)|447.09 - Right of franchise preserved; penalties.

447.09 Right of franchise preserved; penalties.—It shall be unlawful for any person:(1) To interfere with or prevent the right of franchise of any member of a labor organization. The right of franchise shall include the right of an employee to make complaint, file charges, give information or testimony concerning the violations of this chapter, or the petitioning to the union regarding any grievance he or she may have concerning membership or employment, or the making known facts concerning such grievance or violations of law to any public officials, and the right of free petition, lawful assemblage and free speech.(2) To prohibit or prevent any election of the officers of any labor organization.(3) To participate in any strike, walkout, or cessation of work or continuation thereof without the same being authorized by a majority vote of the employees to be governed thereby; provided, that this shall not prohibit any person from terminating his or her employment of his or her own volition.(4) To conduct any election referred to in subsection (3) of this section without a secret ballot.(5) To charge, receive, or retain any dues, assessments or other charges in excess of, or not authorized by, the constitution or bylaws of any labor organization.(6) To solicit membership for or to act as a representative of an existing labor organization without authority of such labor organization to do so.(7) To seize or occupy property unlawfully during the existence of a labor dispute.(8) To cause any cessation of work or interference with the progress of work by reason of any jurisdictional dispute, grievance or disagreement between or within labor organizations.(9) To coerce or intimidate any employee in the enjoyment of legal rights, including those guaranteed in s. 447.03; to coerce or intimidate any elected or appointed public official; or to intimidate the family, picket the domicile, or injure the person or property of such employee or public official, or his or her family.(10) To picket beyond the area of the industry or employment within which a labor dispute arises.(11) To engage in picketing by force and violence, or to picket in such a manner as to prevent ingress and egress to and from any premises, or to picket other than in a reasonable and peaceable manner.(12) To solicit advertising in the name of a labor organization without the written permission of such organization.(13) To undertake through the medium of a card, circular, pamphlet, newspaper or any other medium whatsoever, or by any holding out to the public as officially representing a labor organization without the written authority or contract with such labor organization. Any publication claiming endorsement by a labor organization shall list in such publication the name and address of the organization or organizations endorsing same.History.—s. 9, ch. 21968, 1943; s. 1, ch. 65-355; s. 2, ch. 77-343; s. 150, ch. 97-103; s. 9, ch. 2020-160.Note.—Former s. 481.09.
FL Stat § 447.11 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXI - Labor|Chapter 447 - Labor Organizations|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 447.01-447.17)|447.11 - Actions and suits; labor organizations as parties.

447.11 Actions and suits; labor organizations as parties.—Any labor organization may maintain any action or suit in its commonly used name and shall be subject to any suit or action in its commonly used name in the same manner and to the same extent as any corporation authorized to do business in this state. All process, pleadings and other papers in such action may be served on the president or other officer, business agent, manager or person in charge of the business of such labor organization. Judgment in such action may be enforced against the common property only of such labor organization.History.—s. 11, ch. 21968, 1943.Note.—Former s. 481.11.
FL Stat § 447.13 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXI - Labor|Chapter 447 - Labor Organizations|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 447.01-447.17)|447.13 - Right to strike preserved.

447.13 Right to strike preserved.—Except as specifically provided in this chapter, nothing therein shall be construed so as to interfere with or impede or diminish in any way the right to strike or the right of individuals to work; nor shall anything in this chapter be so construed as to invade unlawfully the right to freedom of speech.History.—s. 13, ch. 21968, 1943.Note.—Former s. 481.13.
FL Stat § 447.14 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXI - Labor|Chapter 447 - Labor Organizations|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 447.01-447.17)|447.14 - Penalties.

447.14 Penalties.—Any person or labor organization who shall violate any of the provisions of this part shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.History.—s. 14, ch. 21968, 1943; s. 373, ch. 71-136; s. 3, ch. 77-343; s. 81, ch. 91-224.Note.—Former s. 481.14.
FL Stat § 447.15 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXI - Labor|Chapter 447 - Labor Organizations|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 447.01-447.17)|447.15 - Federal regulations recognized.

447.15 Federal regulations recognized.—All railway labor organizations and members thereof shall be exempt from all of the provisions of this chapter as long as they are regulated by Act of Congress.History.—s. 15, ch. 21968, 1943.Note.—Former s. 481.15.
FL Stat § 447.17 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXI - Labor|Chapter 447 - Labor Organizations|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 447.01-447.17)|447.17 - Civil remedy; injunctive relief.

447.17 Civil remedy; injunctive relief.—(1) Any person who may be denied employment or discriminated against in his or her employment on account of membership or nonmembership in any labor union or labor organization shall be entitled to recover from the discriminating employer, other person, firm, corporation, labor union, labor organization, or association, acting separately or in concert, in the courts of this state, such damages as he or she may have sustained and the costs of suit, including reasonable attorney’s fees. If such employer, other person, firm, corporation, labor union, labor organization, or association acted willfully and with malice or reckless indifference to the rights of others, punitive damages may be assessed against such employer, other person, firm, corporation, labor union, labor organization, or association.(2) Any person sustaining injury as a result of any violation or threatened violation of the provisions of this section shall be entitled to injunctive relief against any and all violators or persons threatening violation.(3) The remedy and relief provided for by this section shall not be available to public employees as defined in part II of this chapter.History.—s. 2, ch. 74-100; s. 1, ch. 77-174; s. 4, ch. 77-343; s. 151, ch. 97-103.
FL Stat § 447.201 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXI - Labor|Chapter 447 - Labor Organizations|Part II - Public Employees (Ss. 447.201-447.609)|447.201 - Statement of policy.

447.201 Statement of policy.—The public policy of this state, and the purpose of this part, is to provide statutory implementation of s. 6, Art. I of the State Constitution, with respect to public employees; to promote harmonious and cooperative relationships between government and its employees, both collectively and individually; and to protect the public by assuring, at all times, the orderly and uninterrupted operations and functions of government. Nothing herein shall be construed either to encourage or discourage organization of public employees. This state’s public policy is best effectuated by:(1) Granting to public employees the right of organization and representation;(2) Requiring the state, local governments, and other political subdivisions to negotiate with bargaining agents duly certified to represent public employees;(3) Creating a Public Employees Relations Commission to assist in resolving disputes between public employees and public employers; and(4) Recognizing the constitutional prohibition against strikes by public employees and providing remedies for violations of such prohibition.History.—s. 3, ch. 74-100; s. 5, ch. 77-343; s. 35, ch. 2001-43.
FL Stat § 447.208 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXI - Labor|Chapter 447 - Labor Organizations|Part II - Public Employees (Ss. 447.201-447.609)|447.208 - Procedure with respect to certain appeals under s. 447.207.

447.208 Procedure with respect to certain appeals under s. 447.207.—(1) Any person filing an appeal pursuant to subsection (9) of s. 447.207 shall be entitled to a hearing pursuant to subsections (4) and (5) of s. 447.503 and in accordance with chapter 120; however, the hearing shall be conducted within 30 days of the filing of an appeal with the commission, unless an extension of time is granted by the commission for good cause. Discovery may be granted only upon a showing of extraordinary circumstances. A party requesting discovery shall demonstrate a substantial need for the information requested and an inability to obtain relevant information by other means. To the extent that chapter 120 is inconsistent with these provisions, the procedures contained in this section shall govern.(2) This section does not prohibit any person from representing himself or herself in proceedings before the commission or from being represented by legal counsel or by any individual who qualifies as a representative pursuant to rules promulgated and adopted by the commission.(3) Any order of the commission issued under this section may include back pay, if applicable, and an amount, to be determined by the commission and paid by the agency, for reasonable attorney’s fees, witness fees, and other out-of-pocket expenses incurred during the prosecution of an appeal against an agency in which the commission sustains the employee. In determining the amount of an attorney’s fee, the commission shall consider only the number of hours reasonably spent on the appeal, comparing the number of hours spent on similar cases and the reasonable hourly rate charged in the geographic area for similar appeals, but not including litigation over the amount of the attorney’s fee. This paragraph applies to future and pending cases.History.—s. 84, ch. 86-163; s. 37, ch. 87-238; s. 31, ch. 91-57; s. 2, ch. 91-151; s. 49, ch. 95-228; s. 134, ch. 95-418; s. 153, ch. 97-103; s. 54, ch. 99-399; s. 100, ch. 2000-349; s. 38, ch. 2001-43.
FL Stat § 447.2085 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXI - Labor|Chapter 447 - Labor Organizations|Part II - Public Employees (Ss. 447.201-447.609)|447.2085 - Commission rules concerning appeals under s. 447.207.

447.2085 Commission rules concerning appeals under s. 447.207.—The Public Employees Relations Commission shall promulgate rules concerning the receipt, processing, and resolution of appeals filed under subsections (8) and (9) of s. 447.207.History.—s. 86, ch. 86-163.
FL Stat § 447.209 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXI - Labor|Chapter 447 - Labor Organizations|Part II - Public Employees (Ss. 447.201-447.609)|447.209 - Public employer’s rights.

447.209 Public employer’s rights.—It is the right of the public employer to determine unilaterally the purpose of each of its constituent agencies, set standards of services to be offered to the public, and exercise control and discretion over its organization and operations. It is also the right of the public employer to direct its employees, take disciplinary action for proper cause, and relieve its employees from duty because of lack of work or for other legitimate reasons. However, the exercise of such rights shall not preclude employees or their representatives from raising grievances, should decisions on the above matters have the practical consequence of violating the terms and conditions of any collective bargaining agreement in force or any civil or career service regulation.History.—s. 3, ch. 74-100.
FL Stat § 447.303 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXI - Labor|Chapter 447 - Labor Organizations|Part II - Public Employees (Ss. 447.201-447.609)|447.303 - Dues; deduction and collection.

447.303 Dues; deduction and collection.—Any employee organization which has been certified as a bargaining agent shall have the right to have its dues and uniform assessments deducted and collected by the employer from the salaries of those employees who authorize the deduction of said dues and uniform assessments. However, such authorization is revocable at the employee’s request upon 30 days’ written notice to the employer and employee organization. Said deductions shall commence upon the bargaining agent’s written request to the employer. Reasonable costs to the employer of said deductions shall be a proper subject of collective bargaining. Such right to deduction, unless revoked pursuant to s. 447.507, shall be in force for so long as the employee organization remains the certified bargaining agent for the employees in the unit. The public employer is expressly prohibited from any involvement in the collection of fines, penalties, or special assessments.History.—s. 3, ch. 74-100; s. 10, ch. 77-343.
FL Stat § 447.3075 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXI - Labor|Chapter 447 - Labor Organizations|Part II - Public Employees (Ss. 447.201-447.609)|447.3075 - Law enforcement bargaining units; separate units required; establishment.

447.3075 Law enforcement bargaining units; separate units required; establishment.—Notwithstanding any other provision of law, administrative rule, or administrative agency decision to the contrary, any state law enforcement agency that has 1,200 or more officers shall be in a bargaining unit that is separate from officers in other state law enforcement agencies. If the application of this section requires that a new state law enforcement bargaining unit be created, a question concerning representation is not deemed to have arisen regarding the new unit or the existing unit.History.—s. 2, ch. 2007-42.