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Preventing Sexual Harassment
In light of one prominent Senator resigning amongst admittance of an extramarital affair, an
ongoing sexual harassment claim by six different women against another high-profile Senator
and the recusal from consideration of a former lawmaker from an appointment to the PSC after
a blocked confirmation by the Senate Rules Chair due to harassment accusations, Governor
Scott issued an Executive Order requiring all state agencies to provide education and training to
prevent sexual harassment and ensure a harassment free work zone. Click here to learn more.
State Re-Employment Tax Rate Will Stay at $7
For the third year in a row, Florida businesses will continue to pay $7 per employee as their re-
employment tax rate next year.
The Scott administration said that as a result of the thriving economy, more than 60 percent of
Florida employers will pay the minimum tax rate, which is at the lowest it’s been since 2004.
“By keeping the re-employment tax law, we are putting more money back into the hands of
job creators, so they can invest in their businesses. This continued low rate is another example
of the steps we are taking to make Florida No. 1 in the nation for job growth and opportunities.”
Scott said.
The $7 per employee minimum tax rate for 2018 is down from a high $120.80 per employee in
2012, a 94-percent tax reduction that has resulted in savings of more than $4.9 billion.
State business pay the re-employment tax as a percentage of the first $7,000 in wages for each
employee.
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