# Labor Rights in Florida

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Florida reached a $15 minimum wage on September 30, 2026 through its voter-approved phase-in, with annual inflation indexing starting in 2027, and tipped workers get an $11.98 cash wage. Beyond wages, state protections are minimal: no paid sick leave, no paid family leave, no final paycheck timing law, and a constitutional right-to-work provision. Florida courts recognize essentially no common-law limits on at-will firing.

Data last verified 2026-10-12

## Workplace rights in Florida at a glance

  Minimum wage (2026)$15.00 (effective September 30, 2026, under the voter-approved phase-in; $14.00 applied from January 1 through September 29, 2026; indexed annually to inflation starting September 30, 2027)Tipped minimum wage (2026)$11.98 per hour cash wage effective September 30, 2026 (a $3.02 tip credit against the $15.00 minimum); tips plus cash wage must total at least $15.00 per hourOvertime1.5 times the regular rate after 40 hours in a workweek (federal FLSA baseline; no daily overtime requirement)Paid sick leaveNo statewide mandatePaid family and medical leaveNo state programMeal breaksNo state requirement beyond federal for adults. Minors under 18 may not work more than 4 continuous hours without a 30 minute meal breakRest breaksNo state requirement beyond federalRight-to-work lawYesAt-will employmentNo common-law exceptions recognized; Florida courts apply only narrow statutory wrongful-discharge protections (implied contract claims are recognized only in limited circumstances) Confirm with your state labor department.Final paycheckNo state law; wages follow the employer's regular pay schedule

## How Florida compares to federal law

Florida sets a minimum wage above the federal floor of $7.25 an hour, so the state rate is what most employers must pay. Overtime follows the federal Fair Labor Standards Act: time-and-a-half after 40 hours in a workweek. There is no state paid sick leave or paid family leave mandate, so the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (unpaid leave for eligible workers) is the only baseline.

## Neighboring states

- [**Georgia**$7.25 minimum wage, paid sick leave no, right-to-work yes.](/labor-rights/georgia/)
- [**Alabama**$7.25 minimum wage, paid sick leave no, right-to-work yes.](/labor-rights/alabama/)

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Workplace laws change. This summary reflects state law as verified on 2026-10-12; confirm details with your state labor department before acting on it.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Florida's minimum wage in 2026?

$15.00 per hour effective September 30, 2026 (it was $14.00 from January through September 29). Annual inflation adjustments begin September 30, 2027.

### What is the tipped minimum wage in Florida in 2026?

$11.98 per hour cash wage effective September 30, 2026, with a $3.02 tip credit; total earnings with tips must reach at least $15.00 per hour.

### Does Florida require paid sick leave?

No. Florida has no statewide paid sick leave mandate.

### Is Florida a right-to-work state?

Yes. The right to work is written into the Florida Constitution.