The issue in this case is whether an employment relationship existed between Petitioner and Respondent, which would permit Petitioner to seek an administrative remedy for alleged unlawful discrimination in violation of the Florida Civil Rights Act.Because no employment relationship existed between Petitioner and Respondent, Petitioner cannot seek an administrative remedy for alleged unlawful discrimination.
The issue is whether Petitioner properly issued a Stop-Work Order and Amended Order of Penalty Assessment against Respondent for failing to obtain workers' compensation insurance that meets the requirements of chapter 440, Florida Statutes.It is recommended that Stop-Work Order be cancelled, Amended Order of Penalty Assessment be dismissed, and penalty be assessed against Respondent for failure to maintain required exemption.
