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Florida Administrative Code (Last Updated: April 18, 2024) |
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38. Department of Labor and Employment Security |
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38F. Division of Workers' Compensation (Transferred to 69L) |
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38F-55. Reemployment Services |
38F-55.004. Trial Period of Reemployment
1(1) The trial period of reemployment shall:
8(a) Automatically commence on the date of hire, and
17(b) Be within the physical capabilities of the injured employee, and
28(c) Not be a result of coercion or intimidation, and
38(d) Automatically terminate:
411. When the injured employee is unable to perform the duties as a result of the permanently disabling condition, or
612. One year from the date of hire if the injured employee is able to work 50 percent (50%) of his normal pre-injury working hours with an earning capacity of at least 80% of his previous wage.
98(2) Following termination of the trial period of reemployment the carrier shall file a notice of action/change form DWC-4 with the Division to report whether the return to work was successful. Form DWC-4 is incorporated by reference in Rule 13769L138-3.025, F.A.C.
140Specific Authority 142440.15(1), 143(3), 144440.491(5), 145(6), (8) FS. Law Implemented 150440.15, 151440.491 FS. 153History–New 7-1-96, Amended 6-26-01.
