To amend and update the procedural rules applicable to adjudication of workers’ compensation disputes.

 

DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Division of Administrative Hearings

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

60Q-6.102Definitions

60Q-6.105Commencing a Case; Subsequent Petitions

60Q-6.107Amendment and Dismissal of Petition for Benefits

60Q-6.108Filing and Service

60Q-6.110Mediation, Generally

60Q-6.112Disqualification of Mediator

60Q-6.113Pretrial Procedure

60Q-6.115Motion Practice

60Q-6.116Prosecution of Claims and Petitions for Benefits

60Q-6.120Summary Final Order

60Q-6.123Settlements Under Section 440.20(11), Florida Statutes

60Q-6.124Payment of Attorney's Fees and Costs Other Than Pursuant to Section 440.20(11), Florida Statutes

60Q-6.125Sanctions

60Q-6.126Disqualification or Recusal of Judges

60Q-6.130Emergency Office Closure

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To amend and update the procedural rules applicable to adjudication of workers’ compensation disputes.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: These amendments serve to update the existing rules related to workers’ compensation practice, including filing, procedure, mediation, and trial to improve the procedural process.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 61.14(8)(a), 440.25(4)(h), 440.25(4)(i), 440.44(7), 440.45(1)(a), (4) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 61.14(8)(a), 440.105(3)(c), 440.192,(1),(2)(a), 440.20(11), 440.25(1),(2)-(4)(a)-(e),(g)-(i),

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.

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 2 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: David Langham, [phone] x 108; [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: David Langham, [phone] x 108; [e-mail]

 

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