FL H1305

Contractors and subcontractors engaged in public or private construction may secure workers' compensation through employee leasing companies in addition to the existing method under section 440.38.

During contractual arrangements with construction industry subcontractors, all leased and nonleased employees of the subcontractor are deemed employees of the employee leasing company for workers' compensation coverage purposes.

Employee leasing companies must provide at least 10 days' notice before terminating contracts with construction subcontractors and must allow clients to cure defaults or deficiencies within that timeframe if termination is for cause.

Upon termination of a contract with a construction subcontractor, the leasing company must send notice by first-class mail to affected employees and known contractors, and continue providing workers' compensation coverage for 20 days after termination.

Effective date is July 1, 2021, and applies to contracts entered into or renewed on or after that date.