Employment Law Handbook With The State In Palm Beach
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Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992 § 760.01, et seq., mimics federal laws in that it prohibits discrimination because of an individual's race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, handicap, or marital status. The Act further prohibits discrimination because of an individual's marital status.
Is it legally required to have an employee handbook in Florida? No, it is not legally required by Florida law to have an employee handbook. However, it is highly recommended as it helps establish clear policies, communicate expectations, and mitigate potential legal issues.
While an employee handbook is not legally required of employers, the lack of one can create confusion, as you note, and lead to decreased morale and potential for legal claims. With no handbook guiding them, managers are without rules to rely on.
Florida is an “at-will” employment state, meaning that either you or your employer can terminate your employment at any time and without any advance warning. However, even with your employment being “at-will,” your employer cannot terminate your employment for an illegal reason.
Employee handbooks are not legally binding unless they explicitly state that they are. However, certain statements in the handbook can be interpreted as contractual promises if they are specific enough and imply mutual obligations between employer and employee.
Most employers are surprised to learn that California does not require companies to have an employee handbook.
Florida. Employment or age certificates are not required. However, employers of any minor must obtain and keep on record proof of the child's age. An age certificate issued by the district school board is one method of meeting the proof of age requirement.
Florida has a few laws that provide greater protections to employees than federal law, including protection against discrimination based on marital status, a higher minimum wage and health care continuation coverage obligations for smaller employers, and generally follows federal law on topics such as consumer credit ...
