1. (1) Employer Responsibilities. Except as otherwise specified in sections 443.131(3)(a) and 443.101(9)(b), F.S., the Department will not relieve an employer’s account of charges for benefit payments unless the employer provides:

   1. (a) A telephone response to a request for information when the Department initiated the telephone request as part of an investigation pursuant to subsection 73B-11.017(1), F.A.C.;
   2. (b) A written response to a determination or claim notification; or
   3. (c) Written notification of a refusal to accept an offer of suitable work with that employer.

2. (2) Determination Procedures.

   1. (a) Determinations affecting benefits will include a determination on charges to the employer’s account when:

      1. The employer meets the requirements for relief from charges; or

      2. The employer account is subject to charges on the basis of the determination result.

   2. (b) A separate determination regarding employer charges will be issued when:

      1. A previous nonmonetary determination did not address employer charges; and,

      2. The employer complies with the requirements of this rule.

   3. (c) A final determination regarding charges to an employer’s account for a specified period of employment will also apply to any subsequent benefit year established.

Rulemaking Authority 443.1317(1)(b) FS. Law Implemented 443.131(3) FS. History–New 8-25-92, Formerly 38B-3.018, Amended 8-14-08, Formerly 60BB-3.018.