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Port St. Lucie, Florida: wage and workplace rules
People in Port St. Lucie are covered by Florida state law. Below are the state rules we checked against official sources. Cities and counties can add their own rules, so confirm local details with a lawyer licensed in Florida.
Florida rules that apply in Port St. Lucie
Telling your employer about a work injury
An injured employee must advise the employer of the injury within 30 days after the injury or its first manifestation.
Source: Fla. Stat. § 440.185(1) · checked November 6, 2026
Temporary total disability pay
66 2/3 percent (66.67%) of the average weekly wage, subject to the statutory limits, generally for up to 104 weeks.
Source: Fla. Stat. § 440.15(2)(a) · checked November 6, 2026
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