Limitation of liability for employers of persons with disabilities.
F.S. 768.0895
in effect(1)
An employer who employs a person with a developmental disability is not liable for the acts or omissions, negligent or intentional, of the employee if:
(a)
The employee receives or has received supported employment services through a supported employment service provider; and
(b)
The employer does not have actual notice of the actions of the employee which created unsafe conditions in the workplace.
(2)
A supported employment service provider that provides or has provided supported employment services to a person with a developmental disability is not liable for the actions or conduct of the person which occur within the scope of the person’s employment.
(3)
As used in this section, the term:
(a)
“Developmental disability” has the same meaning as provided in s. 393.063.
(b)
“Supported employment service provider” means a not-for-profit public or private organization or agency that provides services for persons in supported employment, as defined in s. 393.063.
Source: FL Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2025/Chapter768/AllFetched: 7/8/2026