Florida Administrative Code

Rulemaking Authority 443.012(11) FS. Law Implemented 443.151(4)(c), (d) FS. History-New 5-22-80, Formerly 38E-2.01, 38E-2.001, Transferred to 73B-21.001.

Rulemaking Authority 443.012(11) FS. Law Implemented 443.151(4)(d) FS. History-New 5-22-80, Formerly 60BB-6.02, Amended 8-20-86, 8-7-01, Formerly 38E-2.002, Transferred to 73B-21.002.

Rulemaking Authority 443.012(11), 443.151(4)(b), (d) FS. Law Implemented 443.151(4)(b), (d) FS. History-New 5-22-80, Formerly 38E-2.03, Amended 8-20-86, 1-5-93, 8-7-01, Formerly 38E-2.003, Transferred to 73B-21.003.

Rulemaking Authority 443.012(11) FS. Law Implemented 443.151(4)(b), (d) FS. History-New 5-22-80, Formerly 38E-2.04, Amended 8-20-86, Formerly 38E-2.004, Transferred to 73B-21.004.

Rulemaking Authority 443.012(11) FS. Law Implemented 443.151(4)(d) FS. History-New 5-22-80, Formerly 38E-2.05, Amended 8-20-86, Formerly 38E-2.005, Transferred to 73B-21.005.

Rulemaking Authority 443.012(11) FS. Law Implemented 443.151(4)(d) FS. History- New 5-22-80, Formerly 38E-2.06, Formerly 38E-2.006, Transferred to 73B-21.006.

Rulemaking Authority 443.012(11) FS. Law Implemented 443.151(4)(d) FS. History-New 5-22-80, Formerly 38E-2.07, Formerly 38E-2.007, Transferred to 73B-21.007.

Rulemaking Authority 443.012(11) FS. Law Implemented 443.151(4)(d) FS. History-New 5-22-80, Formerly 38E-3.01, 38E-3.001, Transferred to 73B-22.001.

Rulemaking Authority 443.012(11) FS. Law Implemented 443.151(4)(c), (d) FS. History-New 5-22-80, Formerly 38E-3.02, Amended 8-20-86, Formerly 38E-3.002, Transferred to 73B-22.002.

Rulemaking Authority 443.012(11) FS. Law Implemented 443.151(4)(d) FS. History-New 5-22-80, Formerly 38E-3.03, Amended 8-20-86, 1-5-93, Formerly 38E-3.003, Transferred to 73B-22.003.

Rulemaking Authority 443.012(11) FS. Law Implemented 443.151(4)(d) FS. History-New 5-22-80, Formerly 38E-3.04, Amended 8-20-86, Formerly 38E-3.004, Transferred to 73B-22.004.

Rulemaking Authority 443.012(11) FS. Law Implemented 443.151(4)(d) FS. History-New 5-22-80, Formerly 38E-3.05, Amended 8-20-86, Formerly 38E-3.005, Transferred to 73B-22.005.

Rulemaking Authority 443.012(11) FS. Law Implemented 443.151(4)(c), (d) FS. History-New 5-22-80, Formerly 38E-3.06, Formerly 38E-3.006, Transferred to 73B-22.006.

Rulemaking Authority 443.012(11) FS. Law Implemented 443.151(4)(c), (d) FS. History-New 5-22-80, Formerly 38E-3.07, Amended 8-20-86, 8-7-01, Formerly 38E-3.007, Transferred to 73B-22.007.

Rulemaking Authority 443.012(11) FS. Law Implemented 443.012(12), 443.151(4)(c)-(e) FS. History-New 5-22-80, Formerly 38E-3.08, Amended 8-20-86, Formerly 38E-3.008, Transferred to 73B-22.008.

Rulemaking Authority 443.012(11) FS. Law Implemented 443.151(4)(c)-(e) FS. History-New 5-22-80, Formerly 38E-3.09, Amended 10-5-86, 1-5-93, Formerly 38E-3.009, Transferred to 73B-22.009.

Rulemaking Authority 443.012(11) FS. Law Implemented 443.151(4)(c)-(e) FS. History-New 5-22-80, Formerly 38E-3.10, Amended 8-20-86, Formerly 38E-3.010, Transferred to 73B-22.010.

Rulemaking Authority 1002.79(2) FS. Law Implemented 1002.51, 1002.53(2), (4), 1002.55(2), (3)(g), 1002.61(2)(a), (7)(a), 1002.63(2), (8)(a), 1002.71(2), (6)(d), 1002.75(2)(a), (c), (d) FS. History-New 1-19-06, Amended 5-24-07, Transferred to 6M-8.100.

Rulemaking Authority 1002.79(2) FS. Law Implemented 1002.53(2), (3), (4), 1002.69(4), 1002.75(2)(a), 1003.01, 1003.21(1)(a)2. FS. History-New 1-19-06, Amended 5-24-07, Transferred to 6M-8.200.

Rulemaking Authority 1002.79(2) FS. Law Implemented 1002.53(4), (5), 1002.75(2)(a), (b) FS. History-New 1-19-06, Amended 5-24-07, Transferred to 6M-8.201.

Rulemaking Authority 1002.79(2) FS. Law Implemented 1002.53(2), (4), (5), 1002.75(2)(a), (b) FS. History-New 5-24-07, Transferred to 6M-8.2015.

Rulemaking Authority 1002.79(2) FS. Law Implemented 1002.53(2), 1002.75(2)(a) FS. History-New 1-19-06, Amended 5-24-07, Transferred to 6M-8.202.

Rulemaking Authority 1002.79(2) FS. Law Implemented 1002.71(6)(d) FS. History-New 8-17-06, Amended 5-24-07, 9-14-09, Transferred to 6M-8.204.

Rulemaking Authority 1002.75(2)(h), 1002.75(4), 1002.79(2) FS. Law Implemented 1002.71(5)(b), 1002.75(2)(h), 1002.75(4) FS. History-New 9-14-09, Transferred to 6M-8.205.

Rulemaking Authority 1002.71(4), 1002.75(2)(a), 1002.75(2)(i), 1002.79(2) F.S. Law Implemented 1002.71(4),1002.75(2)(a), (i) F.S. History-New 12-21-10, Transferred to 6M-8.210.

Rulemaking Authority 1002.79(2) FS. Law Implemented 1002.55(3), (4), 1002.61(3), (8)(a),1002.63(3), (4), (5), (6), (8)(a), 1002.75(2)(c), (d) FS. History-New 1-19-06, Amended 5-24-07, 12-21-10, Transferred to 6M-8.300.

Rulemaking Authority 1002.79(2) FS. Law Implemented 1002.55(3)(h), 1002.61(8)(a), 1002.63(8)(a), 1002.75 FS. History-New 8-17-06, Amended 5-24-07, 12-21-10, Transferred to 6M-8.301.

Rulemaking Authority 1002.79(2) FS. Law Implemented 1002.71(5)(b), (6)(b), (d), 1002.75(2)(f), (g), (h) FS. History-New 5-24-07, Transferred to 6M-8.305.

Rulemaking Authority 1002.79(2) FS. Law Implemented 1002.55(3)(e), 1002.61(6), 1002.63(7) FS. History-New 8-17-06, Amended 5-24-07, Transferred to 6M-8.400.

Rulemaking Authority 1002.55(3)(e), 1002.61(6), 1002.63(7), 1002.79(2) FS. Law Implemented 1002.55(3)(e), 1002.61(6), 1002.63(7) FS. History-New 8-10-09, Transferred to 6M-8.410.

Rulemaking Authority 1002.79(2) FS. Law Implemented 1002.53(1), (3), 1002.55(2), 1002.61(2), 1002.63(2), 1002.75(2)(c), (d), (f) FS. History-New 5-24-07, Repealed 9-11-11.

Rulemaking Authority 1002.79(2) FS Law Implemented 1002.53(4), 1002.55(3)(g), 1002.61(7)(a), 1002.63(8)(a), 1002.71(5)(b), (6)(a), (b), 1002.75(2) FS. History-New 5-24-07, Transferred to 6M-8.900.

Rulemaking Authority 411.01(4)(e) FS. Law Implemented 411.01(4)(c) FS. History-New 8-18-08, Transferred to 6M-9.121.

Rulemaking Authority 411.0101 FS. Law Implemented 411.0101 FS. History-New 8-10-09, Transferred to 6M-9.300.

(1) A "Showing of Interest" shall consist of original statements in the form of petitions or individual signature cards. Such statements shall be signed and personally dated by the employees and must expressly authorize the petitioning employee organization to represent such empl…

In addition to the specific unit appropriateness factors set forth in Section 447.307(4), F.S., the Commission may also consider the following factors when defining an appropriate bargaining unit: (1) The fragmentation of bargaining units; (2) The possible conflict of interest be…

(1) For purposes of prescribing the membership authorization form required by Section 447.301(1), F.S., as amended by Chapter 2023-35, Section 1, L.O.F., the terms not defined in this rule have the same meaning as in Part II, Chapter 447, F.S. This rule defines the following term…

Rulemaking Authority Ch. 2023-35(1) Laws of Florida., s. 447.207(1) FS. Law Implemented Ch. 2023-35(1) Laws of Florida. History - New 11-7-23, Repealed 8-21-24.

(1) Whenever the Commission orders an election, the Commission shall issue a notice of election which shall contain the following information: (a) A description of the appropriate bargaining unit(s) involved; (b) The manner in which the election will be conducted, including, wher…

(1) The public employer shall file with the Commission and deliver to each party to the election an election eligibility list containing the names and addresses of all eligible voters not later than fifteen (15) days after the date of the Commission order ordering an election, ex…

(1) All elections shall be by secret ballot and shall be conducted by a designated agent of the Commission. (2) An election may be conducted by mail, on site, or by any combined method ordered or approved by the Commission. (3) Any party may be represented by not more than two (2…

(1) In order to prevail in any election, any choice must receive more than fifty percent of the number equal to total ballots cast less void ballots cast. Provided, however, that in any representation election in which the choices are an employee organization and "no organization…

(1) Within fifteen (15) days after the closing of the poll(s) or the deadline for returning mail ballots, any party may file with the Commission a post-election petition relating to the conduct of the election or conduct affecting the results of the election. Such petition shall …

(1) Whenever the Commission orders an election, or where a consent election agreement has been approved, the Commission where appropriate: (a) May order the parties to share equally the Commission's costs of conducting such election; or (b) May order a party to pay all or any par…

(1) A Notice of Negotiations (PERC FORM 14) may be submitted at any time after the commencement of negotiations and shall contain the following information: (a) The name, affiliations, if any, and address of the certified bargaining agent; (b) The name and address of the public e…

The Commission, upon request of the parties, may, through its designated agent, select a mediator to assist the parties in reaching agreement. Selection may be made through the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. Specific Authority 447.207(1) FS. Law Implemented 447.207(5…

(1) The Commission shall maintain a roster of special magistrates selected by the Chair. In selecting members for the roster, the Chair may consider the applicant's experience, education, skill in written expression, neutrality, and willingness to undertake continuing training as…

(1) When negotiations reach impasse and no mediator has been appointed, or upon the request of either party, the Commission shall, through the Chair, provide for the appointment of a special magistrate. (2) The parties may agree to the appointment of an individual who will be app…

Within ten (10) days after the date of appointment of a special magistrate, each party shall serve upon the special magistrate a written list of issues at impasse, simultaneously serving a copy of the list upon each other party. Specific Authority 447.207(1), (5) FS. Law Implemen…

(1) Upon appointment by the Commission, through the Chair, the special magistrate shall set, and notify all parties of, the time and place of the hearing(s). In appropriate circumstances, the special magistrate may, after conferring with the mediator, defer conducting hearings, p…