26341822, 60Q-6.102 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 26341822

Notice of Development of Rulemaking

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Division:

Division of Administrative Hearings

Chapter:

RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION ADJUDICATIONS

Overview

RULE:

60Q-6.102	Definitions
60Q-6.106	Consolidation and Venue
60Q-6.110	Mediation, Generally
60Q-6.111	Authority and Duties of Mediator
60Q-6.112	Disqualification of Mediator
60Q-6.116	Prosecution of Claims and Petitions for Benefits
60Q-6.122	Motion for Rehearing and Amending or Vacating Order

PURPOSE:

Procedural changes for adjudication of workers' compensation claims were implemented in 2003, pursuant to the mandate in section 440.45, Florida Statutes, that the Division of Administrative Hearings adopt procedural rules. It is necessary to amend the existing rules to incorporate changes that will improve the adjudicatory process based upon experience in utilizing the existing rules.

SUBJECT:

The procedural rules applicable to workers' compensation adjudications before the judges of compensation claims.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

440.45(1)(a), (4)

LAW:

440.192(1), 440.25(1)-(4), 440.29(2), 440.33(1) 440.45(1)(a), (4)

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

9/29/2022 Vol. 48/190

RELATED STATUTES
AND LAWS:

440.45(1)(a), (4), 440.192(1), 440.25(1)-(4), 440.29(2), 440.33(1) 440.45(1)(a), (4)

OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE:

Joint Administrative Procedures Committee
Florida Administrative Law Central Online Network (F.A.L.C.O.N.)

RELATED COURT CASES:

Division of Administrative Hearings

FEDERAL eRULEMAKING
WEB PORTAL:

Regulations.gov

HOW TO LINK TO
THIS NOTICE:

http://flrules.org/gateway/ruleno.asp?id=60Q-6.102&PDate=9/29/2022&Section=1

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

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