Purpose
The purpose of the amendment to the rule is to revise guidelines which relate to an employer’s submission to the Department of a Notice of Election to be Exempt, a Notice of Election of Coverage, and the subsequent issuance, denial, revocation, and maintenance of a Certificate of Election to be Exempt. The amendment also deletes language and provisions no longer applicable as a result of changes to Chapter 205, F.S. The effect of the rule amendment is promote compliance by those employers applying for exemptions from the coverage requirements of Chapter 440, Florida Statutes by providing them with updated guidelines regarding the process.