Florida S0140 establishes protections for employees and contractors of property insurers against adverse actions for whistleblowing.

Florida S0140 creates a new section in the Florida Statutes to protect employees and independent contractors of property insurers from adverse actions such as discharge, suspension, demotion, threat, harassment, or any other adverse action taken by the insurer or its agents or affiliates. This protection applies to actions taken because the employee or contractor disclosed activities, policies, or practices that violate law, constitute unethical conduct, or involve fraudulent insurance practices.

Florida S0140 establishes protections for employees and contractors of property insurers against adverse actions for whistleblowing.

Florida S0140 creates a new section in the Florida Statutes to protect employees and independent contractors of property insurers from adverse actions such as discharge, suspension, demotion, threat, harassment, or any other adverse action taken by the insurer or its agents or affiliates. This protection applies to actions taken because the employee or contractor disclosed activities, policies, or practices that violate law, constitute unethical conduct, or involve fraudulent insurance practices.