The Florida Department of Financial Services, Division of Consumer Services stands ready to assist insurance consumers in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma by offering consumers direct access to their insurance experts who can answer the many insurance-related questions that will follow in the wake of the storm as well as information and resources. Click here […]
Read MoreFederal law requires all employers to complete an I-9 Form for each new employee hired. This form is so that the employer can verify that the employee is authorized to work in the United States. The federal government has released a new version of the I-9 Form [dated 07/17/17N] that must be used for employees […]
Read MoreIf your business sells clothes, footwear, certain accessories, school supplies, or personal computers, the upcoming Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday will affect your business. For 3 days in August, these items will be exempt from the state sales tax if they meet certain price restrictions. Here are some details about this year’s tax-free shopping days: The […]
Read MoreInterested in learning more about Florida’s reemployment tax (previously known as “unemployment tax”)? The Florida Department of Revenue is offering a free webinar to Florida businesses called “Florida Reemployment Tax Basics: Foundation for Your Success.” The webinar is July 18, 2017 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. (Eastern Time). The presenters are long-time Department of Revenue […]
Read MoreIf your business sells items like batteries, flashlights, generators, or coolers, you need to be aware of the upcoming Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday. For 3 days in early June, certain items will be exempt from the state sales tax if they meet certain price restrictions. All day June 2nd through June 4th, the sale […]
Read MoreEmployers must complete an I-9 Form for each new employee hired. This form is used to verify that the employee is authorized to work in the United States. The United States government has released a new version of the I-9 form that must be used for all new hires after January 21, 2017. The new […]
Read MoreIt can be challenging to keep up with the Florida requirements on which businesses are required to have workers’ compensation insurance coverage and which business owners are eligible to exempt out of these requirements. As a service to our members, FUBA has published “Key Coverage Requirements and Exemption Information At-A-Glance.” This handy reference guide explains: […]
Read MoreUnder a new federal law effective August 1st, civil penalties that the federal government charges businesses for violations of federal employment laws (like OSHA and wage and hour laws) are going up. As a result, the government has revised 2 posters that all employers are required to post at their place of business: the federal […]
Read MoreThe state Division of Workers’ Compensation has partnered with the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the University of South Florida’s Safety Florida Consultation Program to offer business owners and employers FREE seminars and webinars on the requirements of Florida’s workers’ compensation laws and workplace safety. The topics will […]
Read MoreThe federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires that all workers (with some exceptions) receive at least a minimum wage (for 2016, the minimum wage in Florida is $8.05 an hour), as well as overtime pay at one and a half times the employee’s regular rate of pay for hours they work beyond 40 in […]
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