Minimum Wage Increases Take Effect September 30, 2025

Florida’s hourly minimum wage is currently $13.00 but will rise to $14.00 on September 30, 2025 — part of the scheduled climb to $15.00 by 2026.

All Florida employers must:

• Update payroll systems before the September 30 effective date.

• Post the new Florida Minimum Wage Poster in a visible location.

• Ensure tipped and non-tipped employees are paid accurately.

Penalty alert: Intentional failure to pay the correct wage can result in fines of up to $1,000 per violation.

Tipped Employee Wage Changes

The tipped minimum wage rises to $10.98/hour in late 2025 (up from $9.98). Employers can still take a $3.02 tip credit, but only if wages + tips meet or exceed the state minimum.

Employers must also:

• Provide written notice of any tip pooling policy.

• Ensure managers and supervisors never share in pooled tips.

Poster & Recordkeeping Compliance

Florida law requires that all state and federal labor law posters—covering minimum wage, OSHA, EEOC, and unemployment insurance—be current and displayed for employees to view.

Federal law (FLSA) also mandates strict payroll recordkeeping, including:

• Daily and weekly hours worked

• Overtime details

• Pay period dates

• Additions or deductions from pay

Records must be kept for at least 3 years to ensure compliance with Department of Labor requirements.

Overtime & Break Requirements

While Florida follows federal overtime law, many employers still miss key details:

• Overtime = any hours over 40 in a week for non-exempt employees.

• Overtime pay must be 1.5× the regular hourly rate.

• Manual laborers must receive overtime after 10 hours in a single day.

Florida does not require meal or rest breaks except for minors. However, if employers do provide short breaks (< 20 minutes), they must be paid.

Workers’ Compensation & Unemployment Insurance

Florida employers must carry workers’ compensation insurance if they have:

• 4 or more employees (non-construction)

• Any employees (construction)

• 6 regular or 12 seasonal agricultural employees

Employers are also responsible for paying reemployment tax (Florida’s unemployment insurance) at an initial rate of 2.7% on the first $7,000 of each employee’s wages.

Employee Rights & Workplace Protections

Florida employers must comply with both federal and state anti-discrimination laws. These prohibit workplace discrimination or harassment based on race, religion, sex, age, disability, and more. Employers must display an EEOC notice and ensure all staff have access to harassment and discrimination policies.

Other important 2025 employer obligations include:

• Child labor compliance: restrictions on hours, job types, and required breaks for minors.

• Drug-free workplace: written policy and testing requirements.

• Workplace safety: compliance with OSHA rules and reporting requirements for workplace injuries.

• Right-to-work protection: Florida employees cannot be forced to join a union.

Leave & Benefits Overview

• Family and Medical Leave (FMLA): up to 12 weeks’ unpaid leave for eligible employees (federal).

• Paid Sick Leave: not required by law but recommended for employee retention.

• Military & Jury Duty Leave: required under both federal and state laws.

• Domestic Violence Leave: up to 3 days per year for eligible employees (50+ employees).

Why This Matters for Florida Employers

Labor laws evolve constantly, and compliance errors can trigger penalties, back pay, or lawsuits. Businesses with limited HR or payroll staff often overlook poster updates, overtime rules, or new wage thresholds until it’s too late.

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At E Office Solutions, we make compliance easy. Our team monitors every change—state and federal—and integrates it directly into your payroll, HR, and employee management systems.

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We help Florida businesses:

• Automate wage and overtime calculations

• Maintain compliant recordkeeping and documentation

• File payroll taxes accurately and on time

• Implement clear HR policies and employee handbooks

• Stay ahead of Florida’s ever-changing labor regulations

• Stay Compliant. Stay Confident.

E Office Solutions is your trusted partner for Payroll, HR, and Compliance in Florida and across the U.S.

 

Schedule your free compliance consultation today
Let us help you prepare for the 2025 wage changes and ensure your business is fully compliant before September 30.

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