(1) A written request for an emergency conference shall be filed and served by electronic mail or facsimile on all other parties or, if represented, their attorneys of record. It shall set forth in detail the facts giving rise to the request, its legal basis, the factual or medical basis for the claim that there is a bona fide emergency involving the health, safety, or welfare of an employee, and the specific relief sought. Any documents relied upon should be specifically referenced or attached.

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    (2) After reviewing the merits of the request, the judge may summarily enter an order denying the request for an emergency conference or, after proper notice, conduct an evidentiary hearing to consider the emergency.
Rulemaking Authority 440.45(1)(a), (4) FS. Law Implemented 440.25(4)(g), 440.45(1)(a), (4) FS. History-New 2-23-03, Amended 11-1-06, 10-31-10, 10-31-12.