| DEPARTMENT | DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES |
| AGENCY | FLORIDA COMMISSION ON HUMAN RELATIONS |
| FILENAME | F000767_20030829.pdf |
| MEETING DATE | Wednesday, September 24, 2003 |
| MEETING TIME | 9:00:00 |
| RULE NO | 60Y-11.001 |
| TITLE | Purpose |
| SPECIFIC AUTHORITY | 760.06(12) FS. |
| LAW IMPLEMENTED | 112.3187-.31895 FS. |
| CONTACT | William Tait |
| William.Tait@FCHR.MyFlorida.com | |
| PHONE | (850) 488-7082 |
| ORIGINATOR | William James Tait, Jr., General Counsel |
| APPROVER | Cecil Howard, Executive Director |
| PROPOSAL DATE | 8/18/2003 |
| PUBLISH DATE | 8/1/2003 |
Purpose
The proposed rule chapter provides for Commission’s implementation of the provisions of Sections 112.3187-112.31895, F.S., making it unlawful for any agency or independent contractor of an agency to take retaliatory action against an employee who reports violations of law to an appropriate agency under Sections 112.3187-112.31895, F.S.; the “Whistle-blower’s Act.”Summary
The proposed rule chapter provides the Commission’s procedures for handling complaints alleging retaliatory action against an employee who reports violations of law to an appropriate agency under Sections 112.3187-112.31895, F.S.Regulatory Costs
None. Any person who wishes to provide information regarding the statement of estimated regulatory cost, 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:FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE
60Y-11.001 Purpose.
These rules implement the statutory provisions which make it unlawful for any agency or independent contractor to take retaliatory action against an employee who reports to an appropriate agency violations of law on the part of a public employer or independent contractor under Sections 112.3187-112.31895, inclusive, F.S.; also known as the “Whistle-blower’s Act.” The Florida Whistle-blower’s Act authorizes the Commission on Human Relations to investigate complaints of retaliation against state employees who disclosed information pursuant to the “Whistle-blower’s Act” and provides for relief by administrative proceeding or civil action in court.| Rulemaking Authority | Law Implemented | History |
|---|---|---|
| 120.54, 760.06(12), FS. | 112.3187-.31895 FS. | New ________. |


