State Of Florida Reemployment Assistance Program

Description:

Provides unemployment compensation and job search and reemployment services to Florida's unemployed. Program was formerly called Unemployment Compensation Program; the name change has no effect on anyone either receiving or seeking to receive unemployment benefits and the program remains completely intact.

Hours:

Monday-Friday: 08:00 am-05:30 pm.

Intake Process:

Visit the website to begin or check the status of an application, or learn about available reemployment services.

Program Fees:

None.

Languages:

English and other languages.

Eligibility:

Serves totally and partially unemployed residents of Florida. Must have lost a job through no fault of one's own; must not have quit for personal reasons or been terminated for malicious misconduct (poor job performance does not disqualify.
Must have a minimum amount of wages earned in what is called the "base period," which is the first four complete quarters beginning 18 months prior to a claim.
Must be able to work, available to work, and actively seeking work, and be able be prove it. This includes being able to get to a job and secure child care if necessary.

Handicap Accessible?

No

Is Shelter?

No

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Legal Status:

Governmental