Stop-work order news
Enforcement sweeps, law changes, and what they mean for you
Short, current updates on what the Division of Workers' Compensation is doing across Florida and how employers should respond. Written by the investigator who used to do it.
Practical tips · Oct 9, 2026
Why your 1099 crew is your employee under Florida workers' comp law, and what it costs when the Division agrees
In the construction industry a 1099 changes nothing. Section 440.02(18)(c) makes every subcontractor and independent contractor without a valid exemption or policy an employee of the contractor who pays them.
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