Exams / Florida All Lines Adjuster License / Fla. Stat. §440.1926
Fla. Stat. §440.1926 — what it says, and how the exam tests it
This section is cited by 3 of our practice questions and is tested on the Florida All Lines Adjuster License.
The text
440.1926 Alternate dispute resolution; claim arbitration. — Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the employer, carrier, and employee may mutually agree to seek consent from a judge of compensation claims to enter into binding claim arbitration in lieu of any other remedy provided for in this chapter to resolve all issues in dispute regarding an injury. Arbitrations agreed to pursuant to this section shall be governed by chapter 682, the Revised Florida Arbitration Code, except that, notwithstanding any provision in chapter 682, the term “court” shall mean a judge of compensation claims. An arbitration award in accordance with this section is enforceable in the same manner and with the same powers as any final compensation order.
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How it comes up on the exam
Practice questions written from this section — answers and explanations are in the drill.
- Under Florida workers' compensation law, an employer, carrier, and employee may mutually agree to enter into binding claim arbitration. How is an arbitration award under §440.1926 enforced?
drill Selected Florida Statutes and Rules → - Under Florida law, an employer, carrier, and employee in a workers' compensation dispute may mutually agree to binding claim arbitration. Which of the following correctly describes the enforceability of such an arbitration award?
drill Selected Florida Statutes and Rules → - Under Florida workers' compensation law, an employer, carrier, and employee wish to use binding claim arbitration instead of the standard remedy. Which of the following is required?
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