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The Bureau of Compliance is responsible for ensuring that employers comply with Chapter 440, F.S., requirements to obtain appropriate workers’ compensation insurance coverage for their employees.

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Employer Updates

  • Division of Workers' Compensation Non-Compliance Referral Database Produces Big Results
    The Non-Compliance Referral Database allows individuals to submit referrals of alleged violations of the workers’ compensation laws. Since June the Division has received 328 referrals. As a result of those referrals, 36 Stop-Work Orders were issued, resulting in $526,000 in assessed penalties.
  • Rule 69L-6.025 Conditional Release of Stop-Work Order and Periodic Payment Agreement
    Rule 69L-6.025 was amended effective July 20, 2009. The amendment provides new language that outlines the terms and conditions under which an employer qualifies to enter into a new Payment Agreement Schedule For Periodic Payment of Penalty. View Rule
  • Free Education Classes for Employers With Regard to Workers' Compensation Coverage Requirements
  • Report an Employer for Non-Compliance
  • Rule Workshop for 69L-6.012, F.A.C.