Florida-Employment-Licensing

Florida does not limit application-stage inquiries into criminal history, and public employers and occupational licensing agencies may disqualify job applicants if their convictions “directly relate” to the job.  Bars to employment or licensing in healthcare professions may be waived on a case-by-case basis.  Licensing in construction and cosmetology trades subject to standards more favorable to individuals with a record.  What protections exist do not apply to private employers.