Florida employers that do business with local governments should be aware of a big change impacting contract provisions. As of September 30, county and city governments can no longer use their contracting power to require companies to pay higher wages or better benefits to their employees, and they can no longer give preferential treatment to companies that pay better wages and benefits. This is the final piece of HB 433 to take effect, which is a 2024 law limiting local government control over certain key workplace rules. Here’s what changed, who it affects most, and what you should do now.
Quick Refresher on HB 433
Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 433 in April 2024, which broadly shifted authority over several key workplace rules away from local governments. This means Florida employers should look to state and federal agencies, rather than counties and cities, for guidance in these areas. The law has three main parts:
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