No, Florida law allows majority verdicts in civil cases (five out of six jurors or ten out of twelve jurors).
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Yes, civil cases in Florida that are unable to be resolved through negotiations can proceed to a jury trial, especially those involving monetary damages, if requested in writing.
Most Florida civil trials have six jurors, though some circuit court cases involving more complex issues may have twelve.
Florida law gives you the right to a jury trial for civil cases when there are legal claims (such as damages), but you must file a written demand in accordance with Rule 1.430.
In a civil jury trial, a jury of peers decides the liability and remedy over non-criminal issues, such as a personal injury or breach-of-contract claim.
Yes, Florida is an at-will employment state, which implies that employers may terminate employment without a reason, assuming the termination doesn’t violate anti-discrimination provisions, a contract, or a public policy (including the firing of a whistleblower).
Yes, unless the termination violates anti-discrimination laws, an employment contract, or public policy (e.g., retaliation for whistleblowing), employers may fire employees without notice.
Salaried employees may be exempt from overtime if they earn at least $684 per week ($35,568 annually) or perform executive, administrative, or professional duties.
Florida does not legally define full-time employment, but most employers consider 35-40 hours per week full-time for benefits eligibility.
Employees in Florida have the right to receive at least the state minimum wage, earn overtime pay for hours worked beyond 40 in a week, work in a safe environment that is free from discrimination, and receive final pay in a timely manner.