The purpose and effect of the rule is to state the intent that the rules should be interpreted in accordance with federal guidelines.

 

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY

Division of Workforce Services

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

73B-20.0011Scope and Purpose

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of the rule is to state the intent that the rules should be interpreted in accordance with federal guidelines.

SUMMARY: The rule provides that Chapter 73B-20, F.A.C. rules should be interpreted in accordance with applicable Department of Labor standards and guidance.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION:

The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the Agency.

Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 443.012(11) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 443.031; 443.151(4)(a), (b), (d) FS.

IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAR.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Anne Marie Frazee, [e-mail], [phone]

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

73B-20.0011 Scope and Purpose

These rules are adopted to establish the procedures for hearings before the Office of Appeals on appeals of determinations and redeterminations as provided by the reemployment assistance law, and are intended to maintain substantial compliance with standards and guidance for such hearings as promulgated by the U. S. Department of Labor.

Rulemaking Authority 443.012(11) FS.  Law Implemented 443.031; 443.151(4)(a), (b), (d) FS.  History-New_________.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Anne Marie Frazee, Deputy General Counsel

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission (Frank E. Brown, Chairman; Thomas D. Epsky, Member; Joseph D. Finnegan, Member)

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: April 03, 2019

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: April 12, 2019