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Employer Updates

• Rule 69L-6.026, Periodic Reports, has been adopted in September 2010 »

  Rule 69L-6.026, Periodic Reports Rule, Florida Administrative Code, has been adopted and will become effective on September 15, 2010. The proposed rule establishes procedures for filing periodic reports by employers issued Stop-Work Orders for failing to comply with the coverage requirements of Chapter 440, F.S., where assessed penalties exceed $50,000.00. As a condition of release from a Stop-Work Order, subject employers must submit quarterly reports to the Department using new form DFS-F4-2018, "Bureau of Compliance Quarterly Report Form," or in an electronic format via the Division’s website to document their continuing compliance with the coverage requirements of Chapter 440, F.S. If you have any questions about the rule, please contact Tasha Carter, Chief, Bureau of Compliance at (850) 413-1878 or Tasha.Carter@MyFloridaCFO.com. Rule 69L-6.026 [18K PDF]
• Bureau of Compliance Quarterly Newsletter »

  The Division of Workers' Compensation, Bureau of Compliance, is pleased to publish its inaugural Quarterly Newsletter. This Newsletter provides the Bureau with an opportunity to share its activities, new initiatives, administrative rule changes and updates as well as general information. The Bureau will publish a quarterly newsletter at the conclusion of each quarter. July 2010 Newsletter [374K PDF]
• Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Workers' Compensation Compliance Seminars »

  The Division of Workers' Compensation, Bureau of Compliance, is offering Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Workers' Compensation Compliance Seminars in the Florida panhandle. Topics to be addressed will include Florida workers’ compensation coverage requirements, independent contractors, employer/employee relationships, out of state employer coverage requirements, and US Longshore & Harbor Workers Act enforcement authority. See Flyer [283K PDF] for seminar dates and locations.
• Amendment to Rule 69L-6.012, Notice of Election to be Exempt, adopted in July »

  The Rule Amendment for the Division Rule 69L-6.012, Notice of Election to be Exempt, F.A.C. has been adopted and became effective on July 5, 2010. The rule, as amended, authorizes the immediate revocation of a Certificate of Election to be Exempt for any corporation engaged in the non-construction industry that becomes dissolved or inactive. The amendment also provides for the immediate revocation of Certificates issued to persons engaged in the non-construction industry that are no longer meeting the exemption eligibility requirements. If you have any questions about the rule, please contact Tasha Carter, Chief, Bureau of Compliance, Division of Workers’ Compensation at (850) 413-1878 or Tasha.Carter@MyFloridaCFO.com. Rule 69L-6.012 Amendment [9K PDF]
• The University of South Florida’s SafetyFlorida provides Florida's small business owners with complimentary, confidential, and on-site safety consultation »

  The least costly accident is the one that never occurs. The USF SafetyFlorida consultants are highly skilled and trained in OSHA regulations, yet cannot assess financial penalties. They can assist your small business with hazard identification, record keeping, education and training, and more. The courses may include:

  • Accident and hazard prevention information

  • Safety videos

  • Safety management wizards that complete DWC-1 and OSHA 300 forms

  • Safety and health training and education, including USF OSHA Training Institute Education Center information

  To request your consultation, call 1-866-273-1105 or visit www.safetyflorida.usf.edu.

• Consumer Alert »

  Please be aware that individuals who are interested in filing for a new workers' compensation exemption or are seeking to renew their current exemption may receive solicitations from a private company offering exemption filing services. These services are not free and not considered as the official exemption application package that is available and mailed to individuals from the Division of Workers' Compensation. Payments made to entities other than the Division of Workers' Compensation do not take the place of required fees owed to the Division for processing exemption applications. These solicitations direct you to a website that IS NOT the Florida Division of Workers' Compensation website. The Division of Workers' Compensation is the sole authority that is responsible for processing and approving workers' compensation exemption applications. If you have any questions, please visit us at www.myfloridacfo.com/WC/or call us at 1-800-742-2214.

• 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. During FY 2009/2010, the Division investigated 2,294 referrals alleging employer non-compliance, resulting in the issuance of 278 Stop-Work Orders. This represents a 78% increase in the number of referrals investigated during FY 2008/2009.
• 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. Amended Rule [25K PDF]
• Free Education Classes for Employers With Regard to Workers' Compensation Coverage Requirements »
• Report an Employer for Non-Compliance »