The proposed rule allows out-of-state employers with construction projects in Florida with workers’ compensation policies listing “Florida” in Item 3.C. of the policy information page, up to two business days from the commencement of an ...

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
Division of Worker's Compensation

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
69L-6.019: Policies and Endorsements Covering Employees Engaged in Work in Florida
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed rule allows out-of-state employers with construction projects in Florida with workers’ compensation policies listing “Florida” in Item 3.C. of the policy information page, up to two business days from the commencement of an investigation, pursuant to Section 440.107(3), F.S., to endorse the policy to list “Florida” in Item 3.A. and use Florida approved classification codes, rates, and estimated payroll in Item 4. A Stop-Work Order shall be issued to an employer only after the expiration of two business days from the commencement of an investigation on such employer.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Amendment that provides a two-day period for out-of-state employers and their carriers to establish that employer holds a properly endorsed Florida workers’ compensation policy.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 440.107(9), 440.10(1)(g), 440.591 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 440.10(1)(g) 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: Wednesday, March 28, 2012, 10:00 a.m.
PLACE: Room 102, Hartman Building, 2012 Capital Circle Southeast, Tallahassee, Florida
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Robin Delaney, [phone] or [e-mail]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Robin Delaney, Chief, Bureau of Compliance, Division of Workers’ Compensation, Department of Financial Services, 200 E. Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-4228, [phone] or [e-mail]

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.