The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise the penalty language and penalty calculation process used in Form DFS-F4-1595, Penalty Calculation Worksheet. The effect of the proposed amendment is to harmonize the penalty language to ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
Divsion of Worker's Compensation

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
69L-6.027: Penalty Calculation Worksheet
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise the penalty language and penalty calculation process used in Form DFS-F4-1595, Penalty Calculation Worksheet. The effect of the proposed amendment is to harmonize the penalty language to conform to language used in related forms and provide a more equitable means of calculating penalties relating to underreporting violations.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Proposed revisions to Form DFS-F4-1595 (eff.______), Penalty Calculation Worksheet.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 440.107(9), 440.591 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 440.107(7) FS.
IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:

DATE AND TIME: Monday, March 5, 2007, 2:00 p.m.

PLACE: Room 104J, Hartman Building, 2012 Capital Circle, S.E., Tallahassee, FL 32399-4229

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT IS: Andrew Sabolic, Division of Workers’ Compensation, Department of Financial Services, 200 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-4226, phone [phone] or [e-mail]

 

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:

69L-6.027 Penalty Calculation Worksheet.

(1) For purposes of calculating penalties to be assessed against employers pursuant to Section 440.107, F.S., the Division shall use form # DFS-F4-1595 (eff._______) (rev. 9/04) which is incorporated herein by reference.

(2) Copies of this form DFS-F4-1595 (eff._______) (rev. 9/04) are available from the Division of Workers’ Compensation, Department of Financial Services, Larson Building, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-4226.

Specific Authority 440.107(9), 440.591 FS. Law Implemented 440.107(7) FS. History–New 12-29-04, Amended________.