The Florida Civil Rights Act applies to employers with 15 or more employees. This state-specific guide covers labor and employment case law, statutes, rules, and regulations that HR professionals and clients often encounterFlorida has seven statespecific employment policies which must be included in your employee handbook. 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. Florida's status as a righttowork state means employees have the freedom to join or not join a labor union without affecting their employment. State Labor Laws: Minimum Paid Rest Periods, Minimum Meal Periods, Prevailing Wages, Payday Requirements. In Florida, 167 new employmentrelated bills took effect July 1. Florida's minimum wage laws are currently being updated. Employer's ability to maintain a drug-free workplace in the state. Employment Discrimination Complaints.