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FL S7210

Bill

Status

Prefiled

N/A

Primary Sponsor

Commerce and Tourism

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Employers may elect to guarantee tipped employees receive wages, including tips, equal to at least 130 percent of the state minimum wage, rounded up to the next cent.
  • Written election must be dated, prominently displayed in the workplace, and remains in effect for at least 1 year until the employer revokes it.
  • Employers who fail to pay the guaranteed wage or engage in discriminatory or retaliatory actions are subject to civil actions and fines under Florida Statutes section 448.110.
  • Employers paying the guaranteed wage fulfill their state minimum wage obligations, but must still comply with federal Fair Labor Standards Act requirements.
  • Takes effect July 1, 2012.

Legislative Description

Tipped Employees

Last Action

Submit as committee bill by Commerce and Tourism (SB 2106)

2/8/2012

Committee Referrals

Commerce And Tourism2/2/2012

Full Bill Text

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