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FL S1154

Bill

Status

Passed

5/26/2023

Primary Sponsor

Rules

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Labor pools operating labor halls must provide restroom facilities, drinking water, and sufficient seating for workers waiting for job assignments
  • A labor pool meets restroom and drinking water requirements if its facilities comply with minimum requirements for public restrooms and drinking fountains in the Florida Building Code and any local amendments
  • Labor pools may provide drinking water through alternative means such as water cooler dispensers, bottled water, or other similar methods
  • Aggrieved workers must serve the labor pool with written notice of an alleged violation and allow 60 days to cure the violation before filing a civil action; the labor pool may cure by modifying facilities to comply with statutory requirements
  • Civil actions must be filed within 1 year after the worker serves written notice, with remedies of actual and consequential damages or $1,000 per violation (whichever is greater) plus costs; remedies are now exclusive rather than non-exclusive, effective July 1, 2023

Legislative Description

Labor Pool Act

Last Action

Chapter No. 2023-138

5/26/2023

Committee Referrals

Rules3/30/2023
Judiciary3/14/2023

Full Bill Text

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