26644850, 60Q-6.102 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 26644850

Notice of Proposed Rule

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-6.116	PROSECUTION OF CLAIMS AND PETITIONS FOR BENEFITS

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.

SUMMARY:

The rules are primarily changed to accommodate the reality of virtual attendance at state mediation, and clarity for the term “venue” in a digital world. 
Details include process for rescheduling mediations, transfer to alternative personnel for in-person proceedings as necessary, and use of digital signature software.

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:

12/21/2022 Vol. 48/246

COMMENTS:

From 12/21/2022 To 1/11/2023 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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