# What Is Employee Leasing?

## Direct answer
Employee leasing is a co-employment model in which a PEO becomes the employer of record for agreed administrative employment functions while the client business continues to manage daily work, customers, and operations.

## Scope and qualification
In Florida, employee-leasing companies are regulated under the state framework. The precise division of responsibilities depends on the provider agreement.

## Canonical URL
https://keyhrs.com/glossary/employee-leasing

## Supporting sources
- [Florida DBPR: Employee Leasing Companies — Statutes and Rules](https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/employee-leasing-companies/statutes-and-rules/)

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