Chapter 440
Workers’ Compensation

Sections

440.01
Short title
440.02
Definitions
440.03
Application
440.04
Waiver of exemption
440.05
Election of exemption; revocation of election; notice; certification
440.06
Failure to secure compensation; effect
440.09
Coverage
440.10
Liability for compensation
440.11
Exclusiveness of liability
440.12
Time for commencement and limits on weekly rate of compensation
440.13
Medical services and supplies; penalty for violations; limitations
440.14
Determination of pay
440.15
Compensation for disability
440.015
Legislative intent
440.16
Compensation for death
440.17
Guardian for minor or incompetent
440.19
Time bars to filing petitions for benefits
440.20
Time for payment of compensation and medical bills; penalties for late payment
440.21
Invalid agreements
440.021
Exemption of workers’ compensation from chapter 120
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
440.28
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
440.35
Record of injury or death
440.38
Security for compensation; insurance carriers and self-insurers
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
440.45
Office of the Judges of Compensation Claims
440.47
Travel expenses
440.49
Limitation of liability for subsequent injury through Special Disability Trust Fund
440.50
Workers’ Compensation Administration Trust Fund
440.51
Expenses of administration
440.52
Registration of insurance carriers; notice of cancellation or expiration of policy; suspension or revocation of authority
440.53
Effect of unconstitutionality
440.54
Violation of child labor law
440.55
Proceedings against state
440.055
Notice requirements
440.60
Application of laws
440.075
When corporate officer rejects chapter; effect
440.077
When a corporate officer rejects chapter, effect
440.091
Law enforcement officer, firefighter, emergency medical technician, or paramedic; when acting within the course of employment
440.092
Special requirements for compensability; deviation from employment; subsequent intervening accidents
440.093
Mental and nervous injuries
440.094
Extraterritorial reciprocity
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; reports; penalties; limitations
440.106
Civil remedies; administrative penalties
440.107
Department powers to enforce employer compliance with coverage requirements
440.108
Investigatory records relating to workers’ compensation employer compliance; confidentiality
440.125
Medical records and reports; identifying information in employee medical bills; confidentiality
440.132
Investigatory records relating to workers’ compensation managed care arrangements; confidentiality
440.134
Workers’ compensation managed care arrangement
440.151
Occupational diseases
440.185
Notice of injury or death; reports; penalties for violations
440.191
Employee Assistance and Ombudsman Office
440.192
Procedure for resolving benefit disputes
440.205
Coercion of employees
440.207
Workers’ compensation system guide
440.211
Authorization of collective bargaining agreement
440.271
Appeal of order of judge of compensation claims
440.345
Reporting of attorney’s fees
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
440.442
Code of Judicial Conduct
440.491
Reemployment of injured workers; rehabilitation
440.515
Reports from self-insurers; confidentiality
440.525
Examination and investigation of carriers and claims-handling entities
440.572
Authorization for individual self-insurer to provide coverage
440.585
Workers’ compensation group self-insurance fund application disclosure
440.591
Administrative procedure; rulemaking authority
440.593
Electronic reporting
440.1025
Employer workplace safety program in ratesetting; program requirements; rulemaking
440.1051
Fraud reports; civil immunity; criminal penalties
440.1851
Personal identifying information of an injured or deceased employee; public records exemption
440.1926
Alternate dispute resolution; claim arbitration
440.2715
Access to courts through state video teleconferencing network
440.3851
Public records and public meetings exemptions

Current through Fall 2025

Chap. 440. Workers’ Compensation's source at flsenate​.gov