DWC Proposes to Cut Self-Insurer Civil Penalties in Half

The Florida Division of Workers’ Compensation is proposing to cut in half civil fines against self-insured employers that file late forms and reports, according to a notice posted Friday. The proposed change to Rule 59L-5.217 would reduce the fine for filing a report, document or form more than 60 days late, to $50, from $100 per day. Total penalties for late reporting shall not exceed $5,000 instead of $10,000. Under the proposal, the division must refund penalties against self-insurers that paid in excess of the reduced maximum penalties on or after Oct. 21, 2012, unless the self-ins...