| DEPARTMENT | DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES |
| AGENCY | FLORIDA COMMISSION ON HUMAN RELATIONS |
| FILENAME | F000573_19991210.pdf |
| MEETING DATE | Thursday, January 6, 2000 |
| MEETING TIME | 10:00:00 |
| RULE NO | 60Y-5.001 |
| TITLE | Complaints |
| SPECIFIC AUTHORITY | 760.06(12), 760.11(14) FS. |
| LAW IMPLEMENTED | 760.06, 760.10, 760.11(1) FS. |
| CONTACT | Stanley Gorsica |
| Stanley.Gorsica@fchr.MyFlorida.com | |
| PHONE | (850) 907-6809 |
| ORIGINATOR | Dana Baird, General Counsel |
| APPROVER | Ronald McElrath, Executive Director |
| PROPOSAL DATE | 10/6/1999 |
| PUBLISH DATE | 10/15/1999 |
Purpose
The goal of the proposed rule amendments is to simplify and clarify the requirements of a complaint filed with the Florida Commission on Human Relations. The effect of the proposed rule amendments is that rule requirements will comport with the statutory requirements.Summary
60Y-5.001 sets forth the rule requirements of a complaint filed with the Florida Commission on Human Relations. The proposed rule amendments will result in rule requirements that comport with the statutory requirements. A complaint will be permitted to be filed at any time within 365 days of the occurrence of the alleged unlawful employment practice. In addition, a complaint will need to be in writing, signed by the Complainant, verified, and sufficiently precise to identify the parties and to describe generally the action or practice complained of. When it is determined that a complaint has been timely filed, the Commission, within 5 days of the complaint being filed, shall send by registered mail notice of the filing and a copy of the complaint to the respondent. An amendment likewise will be sent by registered mail to the respondent.Regulatory Costs
No statement of estimated regulatory cost has been prepared. Any person who wishes to provide information regarding the statement of estimated regulatory costs, or to provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.Notification
IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE TIME, DATE AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW (IF NOT REQUESTED, THIS HEARING WILL NOT BE HELD):FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE
60Y-5.001 Complaints.
(2) Time for Filing. A complaint may be filed at any time within 365
(3) through (6)(a) No change.
(6)(b) Notwithstanding the provision of paragraph (a) of this subsection, a complaint is sufficient if it is in writing, signed by the Complainant, verified,
(7) through (8) No change.
(9) Notice to Respondent. When it is determined that a complaint has been timely filed, the Commission,
(10) No change.
