Florida onboarding checklist for employers
An onboarding checklist makes sure every new hire gets the same paperwork, notices and training. Here is what changes when the employee works in Florida.
Florida rules that affect this form
| Minimum wage | $15.00 per hour Verify |
|---|---|
| Paid sick leave | No statewide mandate. |
| Meal breaks | No state requirement for adult employees (rules apply to minors). |
| Rest breaks | No state requirement. |
| Other rules to know | Public employers and private employers with 25 or more employees must use E-Verify for new hires (a 2026 bill to extend this to all employers died in the Senate). |
What to include
- Form I-9 completed by the end of the employee's third day of work
- Federal W-4 and the state withholding form, if the state has one
- Report the new hire to the state new-hire registry
- Required state and federal workplace posters and written notices
- Paid sick leave, break and overtime rules explained in plain terms
- Handbook acknowledgment signed and filed
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Frequently asked questions
Is there an official Florida onboarding checklist form?
Florida does not publish one required onboarding checklist for private employers. Use a clear template and make sure it reflects the Florida rules on this page.
What is the minimum wage in Florida in 2026?
$15.00 per hour, effective September 30, 2026. Rose from $14.00 (effective September 30, 2025) to $15.00 on September 30, 2026, the final step of the 2020 constitutional amendment. Future increases return to annual inflation indexing; the date of the next change is not yet officially announced.
Is paid sick leave required in Florida?
No statewide mandate.
Other Florida forms
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This page is general information for employers, not legal advice. Employment laws change and can vary by city and county. Confirm details with the state labor department or an employment attorney. Read our disclaimer.