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Education
The Division is offering free classes to educate employers, business owners, licensed contractors and other interested stakeholders who are responsible for assuring that the proper Workers' Compensation Insurance and Safety in the Workplace is a priority. The Division has partnered with the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the University of South Florida "Safety Florida Consultation Program" in making these presentations.
We are providing 2 types of training opportunities: Classroom sessions held in several locations around the state; and Webinars scheduled once a month for each "Workers' Compensation" and "Workplace Safety". (All seminars provide the same material and information.)
1. Classroom sessions are available at the locations listed on our flyer. All sessions are from 9AM to Noon. The flyer lists class dates and cities in which the seminar will be held. (The location addresses are listed on the registration form and advanced registration is required to assure availability. Classroom Session Flyer [137K PDF] | Classroom Session Registration Form [46K Word]
2. Webinars are sessions that you can join via your computer and telephone. Registration is required and you will be notified of the link and telephone number when registration is complete. Webinar Flyer [27K PDF] | Webinar Registration Form [51K Word]
Continuing Education Units are available to individuals licensed by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB) or the Electrical Contractors Licensing Board (ECLB) for all sessions, including the Webinars. For additional information, please contact us at BocSeminars@MyFloridaCFO.com or call (813) 221-6518. We look forward to seeing you at one of our seminars. Thank you.
- University of South Florida (USF) SafetyFlorida offers complimentary, confidential, and on-site consultation. To read more about this education opportunity, please visit USF online at www.usfsafetyflorida.com/
- Employer Frequently Asked Questions
Resources
Manuals
- Workers' Compensation System Guide (WC System Guide) [496K PDF]
- Employer Instruction Manual [2.8MB PDF] for the Online Penalty Payment Service - This manual contains general information about the online service and step-by-step instructions for setting up an online payment account.
- Employer's Guide to a Drug-Free Workplace [68K PDF]
Posters and Required Notices
- All-In-One Broken Arm poster [1MB PDF] (Spanish version)
- Link to Agency for Workforce Innovation for a listing of Federal and State poster and notice requirements.
- Anti-Fraud notice [46K PDF]
Statutes
- Florida Statutes
- Workers' Compensation Statutes (chapter 440)
Rules
- Florida Administrative Weekly and Florida Administrative Code
- Division 69L (Division of Worker's Compensation Rules)
- Chapter 69L-6: Workers' Compensation Compliance
- 69L-6 Compliance Forms
Annual Reports
- 2008 Division of Workers' Compensation Annual Report [4.6MB PDF]
- 2007 Division of Workers' Compensation Annual Report [2.3MB PDF]
- 2006 Division of Workers' Compensation Annual Report [2.9MB PDF]
- 2005 Division of Workers' Compensation Annual Report [917K PDF]
- 2004 Division of Workers' Compensation Annual Report [1MB PDF]
- 2003 Division of Workers' Compensation Annual Report [2.1MB PDF]
- July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008 [3.7M PDF] - Fraud/Workers' Compensation Joint Report
- July 1, 2006 - June 30, 2007 [4M PDF] - Fraud/Workers' Compensation Joint Report
- July 1, 2005 - June 30, 2006 [1.83M PDF] - Fraud/Workers' Compensation Joint Report
- July 1, 2004 - June 30, 2005 [1.94M PDF] - Fraud/Workers' Compensation Joint Report
Brochures
- Important Workers' Compensation Information For Florida's Employers brochure [452K PDF] (Spanish version here) [461K PDF] As required in Section 440.185 (4), this publication must be sent to the employer annually by the claims administrator or its third-party administrator. This brochure was revised as of October 2003 to reflect changes in the law. Here are the brochure EPS files for printing use: English [5.5 Zip] | Spanish [6.7 Zip]
- Disaster Assistance Brochure [1.9MB PDF] (This brochure is also available in Spanish)
- The Division now provides easy access to the Division of Fraud brochure "Join the Battle Against Workers' Compensation Fraud." Find it here [700K PDF]
Safety
- Certification of Employer Workplace Safety Program Premium Credit Application [33K PDF]
- USF Safety Florida Consultation Program
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Statistics
Workers' Compensation Compliance
Latest Statistics:
- Number of Employees Covered for Fiscal Year 2008-2009
- Number of Stop Work Orders Issued in Fiscal Year 2008-2009
- Amount of Penalties Assessed in Fiscal Year 2008-2009
- Amount of Premium Generated in Fiscal Year 2008-2009
- Total Number of Exemptions Processed in Fiscal Year 2008-2009
Fiscal Year Stats from 2002 to 2006:
- Number of Employers Contacted in Fiscal Year 2002-2006
- Number of Employers Brought into Compliance in Fiscal Year 2004-2006
- New Employees Covered for Fiscal Year 2002-2006
- Number of Stop Work Order Issued in Fiscal Year 2002-2006
- Amount of Penalty Assessed in Fiscal Year 2002-2006
- Amount of Premium Generated in Fiscal Year 2002-2006
- Total Number of Exemptions Processed in Fiscal Year 2004-2006