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Florida Minimum Wage Increases to $14 Per Hour on September 30, 2025
Florida's minimum wage rises from $13 to $14 per hour on September 30, 2025, with the tipped employee cash wage increasing to $10.98. This is the next step in the Amendment 2 schedule toward $15/hour by 2026.
By Joel Riley
Florida Enacts Employer-Friendly Non-Compete Law Under the CHOICE Act
Florida's CHOICE Act (HB 1219) took effect July 1, 2025, allowing non-compete agreements up to four years for covered employees and creating new garden leave provisions.
By Joel Riley
Florida Clarifies E-Verify Mandate Applies to In-State Employees Only
Florida's Department of Revenue clarified that SB 1718's E-Verify mandate for employers with 25+ employees counts only Florida-based employees.
By Joel Riley
Florida Mandates E-Verify for Employers with 25 or More Employees
Florida's SB 1718 requires private employers with 25 or more employees to use E-Verify for all new hires beginning July 1, 2023. Penalties include fines of $1,000 per day for repeat violations.
By Joel Riley