Employment law is a broad category of laws—statutes, case law (court opinions), rules, and regulations—that govern the relationship between an employer and an employee. Employment law includes state laws that only apply to employer-employee relationships in a given state, and federal laws that apply to employer-employee relationships in all states.

In Florida, employment law encompasses a variety of statutes and regulations that dictate the relationship between employers and employees. This includes both federal laws that are applicable across all states, such as the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) which sets standards for minimum wage and overtime, the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) for workplace safety, and the Civil Rights Act which prohibits employment discrimination. Additionally, Florida has its own state-specific laws, such as the Florida Civil Rights Act, which also addresses discrimination in employment, and the Florida Minimum Wage Act, which may set a state minimum wage higher than the federal standard. Florida is an 'at-will' employment state, meaning that, in the absence of a contract, either the employer or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time without cause. However, terminations cannot be for illegal reasons, such as discrimination or retaliation. It's important for employers and employees in Florida to understand both the federal and state laws that govern their employment relationship to ensure compliance and protect their rights.