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Updated: Federal Judge Blocks Florida Law Limiting Workplace Bias Trainings

Update: On March 4, 2024, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit affirmed the preliminary injunction discussed below. Therefore, the law continues to remain blocked. The state could appeal this decision. Impacted employers should continue to monitor developments.

A federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction blocking a Florida law that prohibits employers with 15 or more employees from subjecting an individual to training that endorses certain concepts about discrimination.

 

Florida Requires Certain Employers to Use E-Verify

Florida has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 1718) that requires certain employers to use E-Verify to confirm a new hire is eligible to work in the United States. The requirement takes effect July 1, 2023.

Florida releases minimum wage poster

Florida has now released the poster required to be posted in the workplace regarding the minimum wage increase in the state.

Florida establishes new background check rules for apartment buildings

This notice is to inform you about how Florida has enacted a legislation (Senate Bill 898) establishing new background check requirements for employees at certain apartment buildings. This takes effect immediately.

Florida - Federal judge blocks Florida law limiting workplace bias trainings

A federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction blocking a Florida law that prohibits employers with 15 or more employees from subjecting an individual to training that endorses certain concepts about discrimination.

Florida restricts employee training on certain concepts

Florida has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 7) that prohibits employers with 15 or more employees from subjecting an individual to training that endorses certain concepts about discrimination. Senate Bill 7 takes effect July 1, 2022.

Florida issues emergency regulations on vaccine exemption law

Florida has published emergency regulations addressing a state law that prohibits employers from imposing a COVID-19 vaccination mandate without providing exemptions for medical reasons (including pregnancy and anticipated pregnancy), religious reasons, COVID-19 immunity, periodic testing, and the use of employer-provided personal protective equipment (PPE).

Florida requires exemptions from COVID-19 vaccine mandates

Florida has enacted legislation (House Bill 1) that prohibits private employers from imposing a COVID-19 vaccination mandate without providing exemptions for medical reasons (including pregnancy and anticipated pregnancy), religious reasons, COVID-19 immunity, periodic testing, and the use of employer-provided personal protective equipment (PPE). House Bill 1 is effective immediately and expires on June 1, 2023.

Florida requirements on human trafficking take effect

In 2019, Florida enacted legislation that requires certain businesses in Florida to provide training on human trafficking and/or post a sign on human trafficking. Many of these requirements took effect on January 1, 2021.

Florida voters approve minimum wage increase

Voters in Florida have approved a ballot measure that will increase the minimum wage in several phases.

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