Chapter 440 - 1999 Florida Statutes

440.01

Short title.

440.015

Legislative intent.

440.02

Definitions.

440.021

Exemption of workers' compensation from chapter 120.

440.03

Application.

440.04

Waiver of exemption.

440.05

Election of exemption; revocation of election; notice; certification.

440.055

Notice requirements.

440.06

Failure to secure compensation; effect.

440.075

When corporate officer rejects chapter; effect.

440.077

When a sole proprietor, partner, or officer rejects chapter, effect.

440.09

Coverage.

440.091

Law enforcement officer; when acting within the course of employment.

440.092

Special requirements for compensability; deviation from employment; subsequent intervening accidents.

440.10

Liability for compensation.

440.101

Legislative intent; drug-free workplaces.

440.102

Drug-free workplace program requirements.

440.103

Building permits; identification of minimum premium policy.

440.104

Competitive bidder; civil actions.

440.105

Prohibited activities; penalties; limitations.

440.1051

Fraud reports; civil immunity; criminal penalties.

440.106

Civil remedies; administrative penalties.

440.107

Division powers to enforce employer compliance with coverage requirements.

440.108

Investigatory records relating to workers' compensation employer compliance; confidentiality.

440.11

Exclusiveness of liability.

440.12

Time for commencement and limits on weekly rate of compensation.

440.125

Medical records and reports; identifying information in employee medical bills; confidentiality.

440.13

Medical services and supplies; penalty for violations; limitations.

440.132

Investigatory records relating to workers' compensation managed care arrangements; confidentiality.

440.134

Workers' compensation managed care arrangement.

440.135

Pilot programs for medical and remedial care in workers' compensation.

440.14

Determination of pay.

440.15

Compensation for disability.

440.151

Occupational diseases.

440.16

Compensation for death.

440.17

Guardian for minor or incompetent.

440.185

Notice of injury or death; reports; penalties for violations.

440.19

Time bars to filing petitions for benefits.

440.191

Employee Assistance and Ombudsman Office.

440.192

Procedure for resolving benefit disputes.

440.1925

Procedure for resolving maximum medical improvement or permanent impairment disputes.

440.20

Time for payment of compensation; penalties for late payment.

440.205

Coercion of employees.

440.207

Workers' compensation system guide.

440.21

Invalid agreements.

440.211

Authorization of collective bargaining agreement.

440.22

Assignment and exemption from claims of creditors.

440.23

Compensation a lien against assets.

440.24

Enforcement of compensation orders; penalties.

440.25

Procedures for mediation and hearings.

440.271

Appeal of order of judge of compensation claims.

440.2715

Access to courts through state video teleconferencing network.

440.28

Modification of orders.

440.29

Procedure before the judge of compensation claims.

440.30

Depositions.

440.31

Witness fees.

440.32

Cost in proceedings brought without reasonable ground.

440.33

Powers of judges of compensation claims.

440.34

Attorney's fees; costs.

440.345

Reporting of attorney's fees.

440.35

Record of injury or death.

440.38

Security for compensation; insurance carriers and self-insurers.

440.381

Application for coverage; reporting payroll; payroll audit procedures; penalties.

440.385

Florida Self-Insurers Guaranty Association, Incorporated.

440.386

Individual self-insurers' insolvency; conservation; liquidation.

440.39

Compensation for injuries when third persons are liable.

440.40

Compensation notice.

440.41

Substitution of carrier for employer.

440.42

Insurance policies; liability.

440.44

Workers' compensation; staff organization.

440.4416

Workers' Compensation Oversight Board.

440.442

Code of Judicial Conduct.

440.45

Office of the Judges of Compensation Claims.

440.47

Travel expenses.

440.49

Limitation of liability for subsequent injury through Special Disability Trust Fund.

440.491

Reemployment of injured workers; rehabilitation.

440.50

Workers' Compensation Administration Trust Fund.

440.51

Expenses of administration.

440.515

Reports from self-insurers; confidentiality.

440.52

Registration of insurance carriers; notice of cancellation or expiration of policy; suspension or revocation of authority.

440.525

Examination of carriers.

440.53

Effect of unconstitutionality.

440.54

Violation of child labor law.

440.55

Proceedings against state.

440.572

Authorization for individual self-insurer to provide coverage.

440.585

Workers' compensation group self-insurance fund application disclosure.

440.59

Reporting requirements.

440.591

Administrative procedure; rulemaking authority.

440.593

Electronic reporting.

440.60

Application of laws.