Florida
Guide to Florida leave laws. Florida follows federal FMLA with minimal state requirements. Learn about employer obligations.
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2025-01-15
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Entitlements overview
Annual leave
Statutory entitlement: 0
Calculation: No statutory requirement
Pro-rata: Per employer policy
Carryover: Florida allows use it or lose it policies
Sick leave
Statutory: No
Paid days: Varies
Statutory pay: Varies
Eligibility: No state-mandated sick leave. State preempts local sick leave ordinances.
Parental leave
Maternity: 12 weeks (FMLA only)
Paternity: 12 weeks (FMLA only)
Adoption: 12 weeks (FMLA)
Shared leave: 12 weeks combined
Additional leave and compliance
Other leave types
Jury Duty: As needed (unpaid)
Domestic Violence Leave: Up to 3 days (unpaid)
Witness/Victim Leave: As needed for proceedings (unpaid)
Record keeping and notice
Records: Maintain FMLA records for 3 years, Track employee eligibility
Employer notice: FMLA notice requirements
Employee notice: 30 days for foreseeable leave
Penalties: FMLA violations subject to federal penalties
Public holiday sample
New Year's Day: 2025-01-01
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: 2025-01-20
Presidents' Day: 2025-02-17
Memorial Day: 2025-05-26
Juneteenth: 2025-06-19
Independence Day: 2025-07-04
Frequently asked questions
Does Florida require paid sick leave?
No, Florida has no state-mandated paid sick leave. State law also preempts local governments from requiring paid leave.
Does Florida have paid family leave?
No, Florida does not have a state paid family leave program. Only federal FMLA applies.
Can Florida cities require paid leave?
No, Florida state law preempts local governments from requiring employers to provide paid leave benefits.
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