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Population:Â
23,462,518
(as of July 1, 2025; census.gov)
Top 10 Industries:
Source: FloridaCommerce (formerly Department of Economic Opportunity) – Labor Market Information / Florida’s Industry & Occupational Projections
- Trade, transportation, and utilities / 20.4%
- Professional and Business Services / 16.4%
- Education and Health Services / 15.3%
- Leisure and Hospitality / 13.4%
- Government / 11.4%
- Financial Activities / 7.0%
- Construction / 6.2%
- Manufacturing / 4.4%
- Other Services / 3.6%
- Information / 1.6%
Top 20 Employers:
Data compiled via cross-referenced employment metrics from FloridaCommerce (formerly the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity) Labor Market Information portals, supplemented by verified state footprint headcounts published by the Powering Florida Economic Development Council.
- Publix Super Markets – 140,000+ in Florida
- Walt Disney World Resort – 80,000+ employees
- Walmart Inc. – 100,000+ employees in Florida
- AdventHealth – 37,000 to 40,000+ regional/state employees
- State of Florida (Government) – 35,000+ state agency employees
- Universal Orlando Resort – 32,000+ employees
- Orlando Health – 28,000+ employees
- Miami-Dade County Public Schools – 30,000+ employees
- U.S. Department of the Air Force / Military installations – 29,000+ personnel
- Amazon.com Services LLC – 25,000+ logistics employees
- Orange County Public Schools – 23,000+ employees
- Broward County Public Schools – 22,000+ employees
- HCA Healthcare (Florida Division) – 20,000+ employees
- BayCare Health System – 20,000+ employees
- Jabil Inc. – 10,000+ employees
- Lockheed Martin – 14,000+ employees
- Baptist Health South Florida – 15,000+ employees
- The Home Depot – 15,000+ retail employees in state
- L3Harris Technologies – 10,000+ state footprint
- Darden Restaurants – 10,000+ corporate/local operations
Division Info:
Division of Workers’ Compensation
200 East Gaines Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-4220
Email: workers.compservice@myfloridacfo.com
Workers’ Compensation Claims: 1-800-342-1741
Self-Directed Care Allowed?
Yes
Current Fee Schedule:
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Medical Treatment Guidelines Used:
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Rules and Regulations:
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Summary of Florida Workers’ Compensation Landscape:
Florida workers’ compensation is a no-fault system covering medical expenses and partial lost wages for on-the-job injuries, usually requiring employees to use authorized doctors. Injuries must be reported within 30 days, and claims are generally limited to 104 weeks for temporary benefits.Â
Key Aspects of Florida Workers’ Compensation:
- Reporting Deadline: Report injuries to your employer immediately, but no later than 30 days to avoid jeopardizing benefits.
- No-Fault System: Benefits are available regardless of who caused the accident, provided it occurred within the scope of employment.
- Authorized Medical Care: You must treat with doctors approved by the insurance carrier.
- Wage Replacement: If you cannot work, you may receive roughly two-thirds () of your average weekly wage, typically starting after seven days of disability.
- Deadline to File Lawsuit: You generally have a two-year window from the date of the injury to file a lawsuit.
- Key Deadlines and Limits:
- 30 Days: Deadline to report the injury to your employer.
- 21 Days: Timeframe within which you can expect the first benefit check.
- 104 Weeks: Maximum length of time for temporary total or partial benefits.
- Independent Contractors: Self-employed individuals are generally not covered.
- No Payment for First Week: You are not paid for the first seven days of disability unless the disability lasts longer than 21 days.
