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Florida Compliance Training
Requirements 2026

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Compliance Requirements

Each area below connects directly to employer policies, training requirements, recordkeeping, and workforce management.

Sexual Harassment Prevention (Florida Civil Rights Act)

Employers with 15 or more employees (Florida Civil Rights Act); Title VII applies to employers with 15+ employees
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Requirements

  • No specific mandatory training hours under Florida state law
  • Written anti-harassment policy strongly recommended as affirmative defense
  • Training must address: hostile work environment, quid pro quo harassment, complaint procedures, anti-retaliation
  • Note: FL HB 7 (2022 'Stop WOKE Act') restricts certain DEI training concepts — employers should focus training on legal standards and behavioral expectations
  • Documented training is key to affirmative defense (Faragher-Ellerth defense)

Key Standards

Florida Civil Rights Act, Chapter 760 F.S.; Title VII (federal); FL HB 7 (§760.10(8), private employers 15+) — note: portions under legal challenge

Penalties

FCHR: up to $100,000 per violation; unlimited civil damages in circuit court; EEOC enforcement

Deadline: No state-mandated deadline — best practice: at hire and annually.

Food Protection Manager Certification (FL Statute §509.049)

All public food service establishments licensed under FL Statute Chapter 509
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Requirements

  • At least one Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) per establishment at all times during operation
  • Manager must pass an ANSI-CFP accredited certification exam
  • Certification valid for 5 years
  • All employees: basic food safety training; county-level food handler card requirements vary
  • Establishments with multiple locations: each location requires its own CFPM

Key Standards

FL Statute §509.049; FL Admin Code 61C-4.010; Division of Hotels and Restaurants (DBPR) enforcement

Penalties

DBPR citation; fines; license suspension or revocation; facility closure

Deadline: CFPM certification must be maintained at all times. Renewal every 5 years.

Florida Responsible Vendor Act (Alcohol Server Training)

Establishments holding alcoholic beverage on-premise licenses (restaurants, bars, hotels, etc.)
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Requirements

  • Employee training on: identifying valid vs. fake IDs, recognizing signs of intoxication, Florida alcohol laws
  • Annual review and update of training program
  • Certification provides affirmative defense in dram shop liability cases
  • Training must be DBPR-approved

Key Standards

FL Statute §§561.701–561.706 (Florida Responsible Vendor Act); DBPR regulations

Penalties

Without Responsible Vendor certification: no affirmative defense in dram shop civil cases; DBPR license consequences

Deadline: At hire for new servers; annual program review required for certification maintenance.

OSHA Safety Training (Federal)

All Florida private employers (federal OSHA)
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Requirements

  • Hazard Communication standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) — all employers with hazardous chemicals
  • Emergency Action Plan for workplaces meeting size/industry thresholds
  • Healthcare: bloodborne pathogens (29 CFR 1910.1030) and needlestick safety
  • Construction: OSHA 10/30 hour training required by most GCs

Key Standards

29 CFR 1910 (General Industry); 29 CFR 1926 (Construction); FL OSHA (FLDOL) for state/local government

Penalties

Up to $16,131 per serious violation; $161,323 for willful/repeated violations

Deadline: At hire for core safety training; industry-specific timelines vary.

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Required Courses for Florida

6 courses mapped to the compliance areas above

Florida Compliance Essentials

All required and recommended courses for complete Florida coverage

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Sexual Harassment in the Workplace National

This interactive course equips employees with the knowledge to recognize harassment, take appropriate action, and support a respectful and inclusive work environment through realistic scenarios, interactive exercises, and assessments.

  • 60 mins
  • Online, Self-Paced
  • Certificate of Completion

$9.95 per person

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Preventing Sexual Harassment for Managers Course

Because managers act on behalf of their employer, they have heightened responsibilities for preventing and responding to sexual harassment. This course covers recognizing misconduct, responding to complaints, and meeting the training requirements enacted by federal, state, and local lawmakers.

  • 60 mins
  • Online, Self-Paced
  • Certificate of Completion

$14.95 per person

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Food Protection Manager Course (Lessons Only)

Earn your Food Protection Manager certification through online, video-based training. The certification is accepted across the whole of the USA and gives managers the in-depth food safety knowledge they need to run a safer establishment.

  • 360 mins
  • Online, Self-Paced
  • Certificate of Completion

$65.00 per person

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Food Handler Training Course

Our online Food Handlers training course provides ANSI accredited, video-based learning to teach you what you need to know about food safety.

  • 120 mins
  • Online, Self-Paced
  • Certificate of Completion

$10.00 per person

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Workplace Violence Prevention Made Simple Course

Over 2 million people in the United States are victims of violence at work every year. This course trains employees to prevent and react to violence on the job, covering the OSHA mandate on workplace violence, workplace bullying, and the behaviors the Department of Labor considers workplace violence.

  • 30 mins
  • Online, Self-Paced
  • Certificate of Completion

$9.95 per person

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OSHA 10: General Industry

This DOL-recognized, OSHA-authorized 10-hour program covers walking-working surfaces, electrical safety, lockout/tagout, machine guarding, hazard communication under GHS, PPE, emergency action plans, and more — fully aligned with 29 CFR Part 1910.

  • 600 mins
  • Online, Self-Paced
  • Certificate of Completion

$59.00 per person

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Multi-State Considerations

Multi-state employers face differences across jurisdictions in definitions, coverage thresholds, employee protections, documentation requirements, and enforcement approaches. Florida obligations apply based on where work is performed, where an employee resides, and how a role is structured. A state-specific approach prevents Florida standards from being diluted by broad national policies while supporting consistent governance across the organization.

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Frequently asked questions

Florida does not have a specific mandatory sexual harassment training statute for private employers. However, the Florida Civil Rights Act (Chapter 760) and federal Title VII create significant employer liability. Documented training is a key element of the Faragher-Ellerth affirmative defense.

FL Statute §§561.701–561.706 allows alcoholic beverage licensees to obtain 'Responsible Vendor' status by providing approved training to servers on ID verification, signs of intoxication, and Florida alcohol laws. This status provides an affirmative defense in dram shop liability cases.

Each food service establishment must have at least one Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) with an ANSI-CFP accredited certification at all times during operation. Individual food handler cards are required at the county level — requirements vary by county.

FL HB 7 (2022) restricts certain training concepts related to race, gender, and national origin for private employers with 15+ employees. Some provisions are under legal challenge. Employers should ensure harassment training focuses on legal standards and behavioral conduct rather than broader ideological frameworks.

Florida uses federal OSHA for private-sector employers. The Florida Occupational Safety and Health Act (FL OSHA) covers state and local government employees, administered by the Florida Department of Labor.

5 years. Managers must retake an ANSI-CFP accredited exam to renew.

Yes, in many Florida counties. Requirements vary — check your local county health department. Miami-Dade, Broward, and other counties have their own food handler card requirements for food service workers.

The Florida Commission on Human Relations (FCHR) can award up to $100,000 in compensatory damages. Federal EEOC enforcement provides additional remedies. Civil lawsuits in Florida circuit courts can result in unlimited damages including punitive damages.

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