This state-specific guide covers labor and employment case law, statutes, rules, and regulations that HR professionals and clients often encounter Florida employers may generally access conviction and arrest records, crim- inal history, correctional and release information, and wanted persons lists.Florida's minimum wage laws are currently being updated. New employees must complete the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' Form I9, "Employment Eligibility Verification. State Labor Laws: Minimum Paid Rest Periods, Minimum Meal Periods, Prevailing Wages, Payday Requirements. In Florida, 167 new employmentrelated bills took effect July 1. 9 Form Employers are required to document that each employee they hire is authorized to work in the United States. Overtime is any hours an employee works over 40 hours in a workweeki.e. , 7 consecutive work days. Sign your name in the Certification Section (page 4).