Summary of New Federally-Funded Unemployment Benefits Congress created three new unemployment support programs that are 100% paid for by the federal government to help the millions of Americans losing their jobs through no fault of their own. Florida signed an agreement with the Department of Labor on March 28 to access federal funds to help administer
these: 1. Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) for anyone laid off or furloughed due to the pandemic. 2. Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) for anyone receiving Florida state unemployment
benefits.
3. Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) for workers who are otherwise ineligible for state unemployment benefits including self-employed or independent contractors, workers without sufficient work history, and workers who run out of unemployment benefits.
Summary of Benefits to Florida Workers Benefits for Most Workers: Employees who are laid off or furloughed through no fault of their own due to the COVID-19 pandemic are eligible for:
Benefits for Workers with Reduced Hours:Workers whose hours have been reduced by employers may be eligible for partial unemployment if their hours have been significantly reduced and they are making less than $333 per week. Workers whose hours have been reduced may also be eligible for Florida’s Short-Time Compensation (STC) program if the employer has entered into an agreement with the state. Under the STC program employers continue providing workers with benefits like healthcare and they are eligible for:
* Unfortunately, most underemployed individuals are not receiving these benefits. If you are making more than $333 a week, you are not currently eligible for partial unemployment benefits. Benefits for Workers Otherwise Ineligible for State Benefits: Self-employed workers like independent contractors, freelancers and part-time workers (often called ‘gig workers’), workers who don't have a long-enough work history to qualify for state benefits, or workers who otherwise wouldn't qualify for benefits under state or federal law, are eligible for:
How do I submit my application for Reemployment Assistance? There are multiple ways to submit an application for Florida Reemployment Assistance. The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity also created a Resource Guide and Q&A to help answer any questions applicants might have on the unemployment benefits process. 1. New applicants can complete an application online at FloridaJobs.org/RAApplication. 2. There is also a new mobile-friendly application. 3. Complete a paper application by
following the steps online at FloridaJobs.org/COVID-19. Then mail your application to: Florida Department of Economic Opportunity 4. CareerSource centers throughout the state can offer assistance with paper applications. Please visit careersourceflorida.com to find website and contact information for your local career center. We recommend calling to confirm the hours of operation. 5. FedEx is also offering Floridians the option to print and mail applications in storefronts located throughout the state free of charge. Please visit FedEx.com for a location near you. You can also complete an application online at FloridaJobs.org/COVID-19. * If you have questions or need assistance completing your application online, you can contact DEO at 800-204-2418 for assistance. (Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-6:30pm and Saturday-Sunday, 8:00am-2:00pm). How much is unemployment in Florida right now 2022?Florida Economic Indicators for June 2022 include:
Unemployment rate is 2.8 percent, down 0.1 percent from the revised previous month's rate and 0.8 percent lower than the national rate. Florida's statewide unemployment rate has been lower than the national rate for 19 consecutive months since December 2020.
How do I calculate my unemployment benefits in Florida?Unemployment is computed and one half of what your weekly pay was at the time of the discharge up to your state's maximum benefit.. Claim Maximums: 12 weeks.. Weekly Benefit Amount (WBA): $275.. Maximum Benefit Amount (MBA): $3300.. What is the extra $600 for unemployment in Florida?Under FPUC, eligible individuals received an additional $600 per week for the week beginning March 29, 2020, through the week ending July 25, 2020, and $300 per week for the week beginning December 27, 2020, through the week ending June 26, 2021, in addition to their weekly state Reemployment Assistance or other CARES ...
How much does Florida unemployment pay out?You are entitled to a maximum benefit amount of $3,300. You will continue to receive Reemployment Assistance weekly for up to 12 weeks.
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