Florida Hiring Support

We are a true business partner and are always looking for new ways to help improve your business and bottom line.
 
Below is a sampling of some publicly available resources, but to ensure consistency and thoroughness a background check service is still recommended (InfoMart, etc.).  

Note:  These are being provided for informational purposes only.  Any use of them for hiring, etc. should first be validated with your HR consultant to be sure your use aligns with the law.

• Florida Dept of Corrections
• Florida Sexual Offenders and Predators 
• Drivers License – Status Check 
• All Florida County Clerks Offices (local county level background information)
• Division of Professions (search for professional licenses)
• Florida Div of Licensing  (PI’s, Concealed Weapons Sec Guards, etc)
• Florida Div of WC (Lost Time Claim database - generally only used after an offer is made – check with your HR advisor)
• Florida Judge of Compensation Claims Case search.  Search for an employee’s prior workers’ compensation claims filed in the State of Florida.
• WC Proof of Coverage - Be sure to verifiy your contactors, etc.
• Florida Dept of Hwy Safety
• Warrants (Active)

More Resources

• FL Drug Free Workplace Manual
• Workers Compensation – Anti-Fraud Notice and Reward - Poster

Worker Compensation Sites

• Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)
• Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
• DVR Bureau of Rehab and Reemployment Service’s Injured Worker Guide
• Sunbiz.org, Division of Corporations
• Department of Business and Professional Regulations
• USF Safety Florida Consultation Program
• Division of Administrative Hearings
• Association of Workers’ Compensation Claims Professionals (WCCP)
• Florida Administrative Code On-Line
• Florida Administrative Weekly
• Florida Association of Insurance Agents – Agent Locator
• Florida Legislature On-Line Sunshine
• Florida Managed Care Home Page (FMCI)
• Florida Workers’ Compensation Institute (FWCI)
• Workers’ Compensation Section of the Florida Bar
• Florida Workers’ Compensation Joint Underwriting Association, Inc.
• Division of Consumer Services A-Z Guide to Government