Florida Statute 768.0895 - Full Text and Legal Analysis

768.0895 Limitation of liability for employers of persons with disabilities.—

(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.

History.—s. 1, ch. 2011-231.

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