The Florida Key Employee Notice is an important legal notification document that employers in the state of Florida are required to provide to certain employees as per the Florida Statutes. This notice pertains specifically to employees who are considered "key" within a business or organization. The key employee designation typically applies to individuals who hold executive, managerial, or supervisory positions, or those who have access to sensitive company information, trade secrets, or have decision-making authority affecting the operation and success of the organization. The primary purpose of the Florida Key Employee Notice is to inform these key employees about the potential limitations on their rights and protections under the Florida Workers' Compensation Law. This notice serves as a way for employers to address any specific arrangements or agreements made with these employees regarding their eligibility for workers' compensation benefits, in the event they sustain a work-related injury or illness. The content of the Florida Key Employee Notice should include clear and comprehensive information about items such as: 1. Explanation of the employees' classification as "key" and justification for such designation. 2. Specific details regarding the types of workers' compensation benefits the employee may be excluded from, based on any agreements or arrangements made. 3. Disclosures about any alternative benefits or compensation arrangements that may be offered to key employees instead of traditional workers' compensation benefits. 4. Details on the specific procedures and requirements for reporting work-related injuries or illnesses for key employees. 5. Information on any arbitration or dispute resolution processes that may be in place for key employees and their employers. 6. Acknowledgment and signature section, indicating that the key employee has received and understood the notice. It's worth noting that there may not be different types of Florida Key Employee Notices per se, as the content and requirements of the notice may remain fairly consistent across industries and businesses. However, the specific details and provisions within each notice may vary depending on the agreement reached between the employer and the key employee.
Para su conveniencia, debajo del texto en español le brindamos la versión completa de este formulario en inglés. For your convenience, the complete English version of this form is attached below the Spanish version.