25510532, 73B-11.0191 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 25510532

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Division:

Division of Workforce Services

Chapter:

UNEMPLOYMENT CLAIMS AND BENEFITS; FLORIDA UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION CLAIMS AND BENEFITS

Overview

RULE:

73B-11.0191

Determinations Regarding Suitable Work Requiring Compliance with a COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate

PURPOSE:

To identify exemptions to “suitable for work” where COVID-19 vaccination mandates are imposed by employers.

SUMMARY:

The rule applies to educational institutions and government entities and provides that work is not deemed suitable and benefits may not be denied under s. 443.101, F.S., to terminated employees for refusing to accept new work if the terminated employee is otherwise eligible and the position requires compliance with a COVID-19 vaccination mandate contrary to s. 381.00317, F.S.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

112.0441(4), 381.00317(6), FS.

LAW:

112.0441(3), 381.00317(5), FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

1/28/2022 Vol. 48/19

COMMENTS:

From 1/28/2022 To 2/18/2022 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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