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Florida Full Time Employment Defined
Florida full-time employment is defined as an individual working a workweek of 25 hours or more. However, this term is generally reserved for insurance purposes. Many Florida employers classify employees as full-time if they work more than 32 hours per week.
There are legal implications associated with full-time employment that affect the business. Labor lawyers in Florida are well-suited to answer questions related to your situation.
Florida State Law
Florida state laws state that a full-time day is 10 hours or a 40-hour workweek. The legal application of this standard is different from the managerial application.
Most full-time Florida employees work five, eight-hour shifts or four, ten-hour shifts. Employers have the right to amend shifts as they see fit.
Federal Law
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a federal law that applies to Florida full-time employment. It sets minimum wage standards, exemptions, hours per shift, benefits, and other factors associated with full-time employment.
Full Time vs. Part Time Laws
Full-time vs. part-time laws are similar to each other. Part-time employment involves fewer hours and benefits while full-time employees have more. However, they have the same general employee rights under Florida state and federal laws.
Full-Time Employment Wages
Full-time employment wages cannot be lower than Florida’s minimum age. Florida’s minimum wage is currently $8.65 per hour for hourly workers and $684 per week for salaried employees.
Full-time hourly workers can receive overtime pay for workweeks exceeding 40 hours. There are no hours per shift requirement that impacts overtime pay under current labor laws.
Full-Time Employment Benefits
Florida statutes don’t require employers to pay full-time employees any form of a benefits package. However, they can offer it to attract and retain employees for the long-term.
Benefits for full-time employees include:
- Health insurance
- Retirement savings accounts
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Vacation time
- Sick leave
- Gym memberships
Review local, state, and federal rules to determine which benefits are already in place for a more streamlined approach.
Full-Time Employment and Termination
Florida state law states that full-time employees are subject to an at-will employment relationship. Employers can hire and terminate employment relationships without cause or mandated justification. However, there are always exceptions.
If the employee is terminated through no personal fault, then they can receive unemployment benefits. Florida employment laws have the experience and training employers and employees need to address legal issues related to Florida full-time employment.
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