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Committee reports bill tightening notice and remedy requirements under Florida whistleblower law
Summary
The Senate Committee on Commerce and Tourism reported CS for SB 1776 favorably after accepting a drafting correction; the bill narrows certain whistleblower protections and raises procedural evidence requirements for employees.
Senator McLean presented CS for SB 1776, a bill that would change several procedural and definitional aspects of Florida’s whistleblower protections. The committee adopted a typographical amendment and reported the bill favorably after extensive questioning.
Key provisions: The measure requires an employee to prove by clear and convincing evidence that they notified a supervisor or employee about the alleged violation and gave an opportunity to cure the illegal activity. It also narrows…
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