Florida § 447.405 - Factors to be considered by the special magistrate.
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§ 447.405. Factors to be considered by the special magistrate.
The special magistrate shall conduct the hearings and render recommended decisions with the objective of achieving a prompt, peaceful, and just settlement of disputes between the bargaining agents and the public employers. The factors to be given weight by the special magistrate in arriving at a recommended decision must include: (1) Comparison of the annual income of employment of the public employees in question with the annual income of employment maintained for the same or similar work of employees exhibiting like or similar skills under the same or similar working conditions in the local operating area involved. (2) Comparison of the annual income of employment of the public employees in question with the annual income of employment of public employees in similar public employee governmental bodies of comparable size within this state. (3) The interest and welfare of the public. (4) Comparison of peculiarities of employment in regard to other trades or professions, specifically with respect to: (a) Hazards of employment. (b) Physical qualifications. (c) Educational qualifications. (d) Intellectual qualifications. (e) Job training and skills. (f) Retirement plans. (g) Sick leave. (h) Job security. (5) Availability of funds.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Florida Statutes § 447.405 cover?
Section 447.405 ("Factors to be considered by the special magistrate.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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