73B-11.018. Determinations Regarding Charges to Employer Accounts in Connection with Claims for Benefits

(1) Employer Responsibilities. Except as otherwise specified in Sections 443.131(3)(a) and 443.101(9)(b), F.S., the Department will not relieve an employer’s account of charges for benefit payments unless the employer provides:

(a) A telephone response to a request for information when the Department initiated the telephone request as part of an investigation pursuant to subsection 73B-11.017(1), F.A.C.;

(b) A written response to a determination or claim notification; or

(c) Written notification of a refusal to accept an offer of suitable work with that employer.

(2) Determination Procedures.

(a) Determinations affecting benefits will include a determination on charges to the employer’s account when:

1. The employer meets the requirements for relief from charges; or

2. The employer account is subject to charges on the basis of the determination result.

(b) A separate determination regarding employer charges will be issued when:

1. A previous nonmonetary determination did not address employer charges; and

2. The employer complies with the requirements of this rule.

(c) A final determination regarding charges to an employer’s account for a specified period of employment will also apply to any subsequent benefit year established.

Rulemaking Authority 443.1317(1)(b) FS. Law Implemented 443.131(3) FS. History–New 8-25-92, Formerly 38B-3.018, Amended 8-14-08, Formerly 60BB-3.018.