The proposed rule is amended to conform to applicable provisions of Chapter 440, F.S., relating to the process through which corporate officers may apply to be exempt from Florida’s workers’ compensation coverage requirements. The proposed rule is ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

Division of Worker's Compensation

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

69L-6.012Notice of Election to be Exempt

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed rule is amended to conform to applicable provisions of Chapter 440, F.S., relating to the process through which corporate officers may apply to be exempt from Florida’s workers’ compensation coverage requirements. The proposed rule is also amended to reflect the meaning of “Corporate officer,” as defined in subsection 440.02(9), F.S. Under the aforementioned definition, members owning at least 10% of a non-construction limited liability company qualify as corporate officers and may elect to be exempt from the coverage requirements of Chapter 440, F.S. The on-line, incorporated form DFS-F2-DWC-250 (Notice of Election to Be Exempt), is revised to accommodate application by non-construction industry employers seeking to be exempt from the coverage requirements found under Chapter 440, F.S. The proposed rule also provides updated contact information, deletes obsolete language and includes other technical changes.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Workers’ Compensation Certificate of Exemption Process.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 215.322(3), 440.05(9), 440.591 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 215.322, 440.02(15), 440.05 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, April 30, 2014, 9:30 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.