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As of October 1, 2021, Florida businesses are required to inform the state of all new or rehired employees, and independent contractors paid more than $600.00. While previously small businesses were exempt from reporting their employees, the law was expanded under Florida Statute § 409.2576.

Now, small businesses need to report such hires and contractors to State Directory of New Hires within 20 days. The law’s intention is to enhance enforcement of child support payments; however, the law establishes that the State may share information with the following state programs: