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Employer Updates

• New enhancements to the Proof of Coverage Database  »

  The Division of Workers' Compensation recognizes the importance of providing stakeholders with more information to assist them in fulfilling their rights and responsibilities under the Workers' Compensation Law. As a result, the Division is pleased to announce three new enhancements that have been added to the Proof of Coverage Database. These enhancements will provide information relating to the number of employees reported for each employer; the governing classification code reported for each employer; and the scope of business or trade(s) listed on Certificates of Exemption. A detailed description of each enhancement is listed below:

  1. Total Number of Employees – Represents the total number of employees for each employer as reported by the insurance carrier. The total number of employees is displayed for each location reported on the policy. Insurance carriers are required to report the total number of employees for all policies that are issued with an effective date of October 1, 2009 or after.
  2. Governing Classification Code – Represents the workers' compensation classification code which best describes the business operation and which includes the most payroll generated by the business as reported by the insurance carrier.
  3. Scope of Business or Trade – Refers to the trade or business activity that best describes the business as reported by the corporate officer. The scope of business or trades are displayed for each Certificate of Exemption. The Certificate of Exemption only applies to the scope of business or trade listed on the certificate.
• Worker' Compensation Employer Compliance statistics have been updated »
• 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.

• Free Education Classes for Employers With Regard to Workers' Compensation Coverage Requirements »
• Report an Employer for Non-Compliance »