Florida · updated 2026-10
Florida Overtime & Break Laws
Time and a half after 40 hours in a workweek.
Overtime
40h / week
Time and a half after 40 hours in a workweek.
Florida has no state overtime pay law. FLSA overtime (1.5x after 40 hours/week) applies to covered employers.
Federal FLSA rule. source
Meal break
Not required
No state law requires a meal break for adult employees in Florida; it's up to the employer. If a break is under 20 minutes, federal law treats it as paid work time.
Rest breaks
Not required
Florida law doesn't require rest breaks for adults. Short breaks an employer does give (5–20 minutes) must be paid under federal rules.
Minimum wage
$15.00
$15.00 an hour (since 2026-09-30). Constitutional amendment: $15.00 runs through 2027-12-31, then is indexed every January 1. Tipped direct wage is $11.98.
Florida time card
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Florida pay and break questions
When does overtime start in Florida?
Time and a half after 40 hours in a workweek. Florida has no separate state overtime law, so the federal FLSA rule applies. Florida has no state overtime pay law. FLSA overtime (1.5x after 40 hours/week) applies to covered employers.
Are lunch breaks required in Florida?
No state law requires a meal break for adult employees in Florida; it's up to the employer. If a break is under 20 minutes, federal law treats it as paid work time.
Are rest breaks required in Florida?
Florida law doesn't require rest breaks for adults. Short breaks an employer does give (5–20 minutes) must be paid under federal rules.
What is the minimum wage in Florida?
$15.00 an hour (since 2026-09-30). Constitutional amendment: $15.00 runs through 2027-12-31, then is indexed every January 1. Tipped direct wage is $11.98.
Workers under 18 in Florida
Teens have extra limits on hours and times of day, and may need a work permit. See Florida teen work rules and which employers hire at 14 and 15.
Questions or a complaint? Contact the Florida Department of Commerce (FloridaCommerce).