State reference · FL
Florida ADA + employment hiring law
Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992, Fla. Stat. § 760.10. Enforced by Florida Commission on Human Relations (FCHR). Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies in parallel.
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State statute
Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992 is codified at Fla. Stat. § 760.10.
Prohibits employment discrimination based on handicap and other protected classes.
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) and EEOC implementing regulations (29 C.F.R. Part 1630) apply in parallel.
Enforcing agency
Florida Commission on Human Relations (FCHR)
Agency website: https://fchr.myflorida.com/
FCHR has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
Employer-coverage threshold
15+ employees under Fla. Stat. § 760.02(7).
What this page is not
This page is a public-record reference to statutes and agencies. It is not a survey of Florida case law, an enforcement-history summary, or legal advice. Relevant case law and agency-guidance interpretations evolve. Consult qualified employment counsel for Florida-specific questions.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the primary employment-discrimination statute in Florida?
Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992, codified at Fla. Stat. § 760.10. Prohibits employment discrimination based on handicap and other protected classes.
Which agency enforces employment-discrimination law in Florida?
Florida Commission on Human Relations (FCHR). FCHR has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
What employer-size threshold applies in Florida?
15+ employees under Fla. Stat. § 760.02(7).
How does Florida interact with federal ADA Title I?
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies to private employers with 15 or more employees nationwide. Florida employers also face the state-level statutory framework above. FCHR has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
Where can I read the Florida statute and agency materials?
Statute citation: Fla. Stat. § 760.10. Agency: Florida Commission on Human Relations (FCHR) at https://fchr.myflorida.com/. EEOC ADA Title I guidance is available at https://www.eeoc.gov/disability-discrimination.
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