FL S0550

Adds "military status" as a protected class under Florida's Civil Rights Act of 1992, prohibiting discrimination based on military status in hiring, firing, compensation, and employment terms.

Extends military status protections to employment agencies, labor organizations, and joint labor-management committees in their hiring and membership practices.

Prohibits employers and related entities from publishing job notices or advertisements that indicate any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on military status.

Allows military status as a bona fide occupational qualification in limited instances where it is reasonably necessary for the performance of particular employment.

Takes effect July 1, 2022, with provisions for filing complaints within 365 days of alleged violations through the Florida Commission on Human Rights or federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.