FL S1748

Amends section 448.102 of Florida Statutes to make contract provisions that waive substantive or procedural rights related to discrimination, retaliation, harassment, or public policy violations unconscionable, void, and unenforceable.

Prohibits contract provisions that conceal details of discrimination, retaliation, harassment, or public policy claims, including arbitrated claims, with limited exceptions for arbitration awards and settlement amounts.

Prohibits employers from retaliating against employees who refuse to sign contracts containing prohibited waivers, including actions such as failure to hire, discharge, suspension, or demotion.

Employers who enforce or attempt to enforce void waivers are liable for reasonable court costs and attorney fees; aggrieved persons may bring action within 3 years for compensatory damages, injunctive relief, and attorney fees.

Exempts collective bargaining agreements from these provisions; applies to contracts renewed or entered into on or after July 1, 2018.