This rule will clarify the application of the section 443.1216(13)(b), Florida Statutes.

 

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY

Division of Workforce Services

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

73B-10.0251Services Performed on or in Connection with a Non-American Vessel or Aircraft

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: This rule will clarify the application of the section 443.1216(13)(b), Florida Statutes.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: The rule clarifies the application of the “crewman’s exemption” within Section 443.1216(13)(b), Florida Statutes. Specifically, the rule will address the reporting process for employers seeking to claim such an exemption and the time limits associated with the exemption, and will clarify when certain facts are and are not relevant for purposes of the exemption.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 443.1317 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 443.1216(13)(b) FS.

IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE REGISTER.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Craig Thomas, Office of General Counsel, Department of Economic Opportunity, 107 East Madison Street, MSC #110, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, [phone]

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