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FL S0982

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/10/2011

Primary Sponsor

Jim Norman

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "Florida Wage Protection Act" to declare wage theft and denial of fair compensation as violations of state law and policy
  • Preempts local wage theft regulations to the state, prohibiting counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions from adopting or maintaining ordinances, rules, or regulations addressing wage theft
  • Identifies existing federal and state wage protection laws as adequate standards, including the Fair Labor Standards Act, Davis-Bacon Act, Chapter 448 Florida Statutes, and Article X Section 24 of the State Constitution
  • Takes effect July 1, 2011

Legislative Description

Wage Protection for Employees

Last Action

Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration

5/7/2011

Committee Referrals

Community Affairs2/17/2011

Full Bill Text

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