Florida Administrative Code 38 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT SECURITY
Florida Administrative Code – Title 38: Department of Labor and Employment Security (DLES)
The Department of Labor and Employment Security (DLES) under Title 38 of the Florida Administrative Code historically administered programs related to labor standards, workforce development, unemployment compensation, vocational rehabilitation, and disability services.
⚠️ Important Note:
As of the early 2000s, the DLES was abolished and its functions were transferred to other agencies, primarily the:
Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) – now largely responsible for workforce and employment programs
Department of Education (DOE), Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Department of Financial Services (DFS) – for workers' compensation
Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD)
Former Key Divisions and Rule Chapters in Title 38:
Unemployment Compensation
Rules governing eligibility, appeals, and employer contributions
Now under DEO (Title 73B, F.A.C.)
Workers’ Compensation
Administered by the Division of Workers' Compensation
Now under Department of Financial Services (Title 69L, F.A.C.)
Vocational Rehabilitation
Assistance for persons with disabilities to gain employment
Now under Department of Education (Title 6A-25, F.A.C.)
Labor Standards and Employment Regulation
Wage claims, child labor laws, and related issues
Functions mostly dissolved or transferred
Blind Services and Disability Determinations
These services are now under:
Department of Education – Division of Blind Services
Social Security Administration (federal level)
Current Relevance of Title 38:
Many chapters are repealed, and the title is largely obsolete.
Legacy rules may still be listed in archives for reference or legal/historical research.
For current law, users should consult:
Title 69L (DFS – Workers’ Comp)
Title 6A-25 (DOE – Vocational Rehab)
Title 73B (DEO – Unemployment, Workforce)
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