Florida Unemployment Insurance

Am I Eligible?

You must

• be unemployed by no fault of your own
• have earned eligible wages, worked the first 4 out of the last 5 completed calendar quarters
• be able and eligible for full-time work

What do I need to file my claim?

• Social Security number
• Names, addresses, and phone numbers of past employers (for the last 18 months)
• Dates worked and total wages from each employer (last 18 months)
• Gross earnings (pre-tax wages) for the current week (your first week being claimed for unemployment)
• ID — such as a driver’s license, state identification, voter registration number, or any other type of ID used to verify your identity
• The name and local number of your labor union hall (if applicable)
• Non-U.S. citizens need an Alien Registration Number and work permit (including expiration date)
• If you were in the military within the last two years, you need your DD-214 form
• Past federal employees need a Form SF-50 or Form SF-8 with check stubs or W2 (proof of earnings)
• If you want your benefits directly deposited into your bank account, you’ll also need a check or deposit slip

How to apply for Unemployment Insurance Benefits?

File Online: 

• Go to Florida’s Online Application for Reemployment Assistance

If you need assistance filing your claim, you can:

• Read the Reemployment Assistance FAQs
• Email a Reemployment Assistance agent
• Call the Reemployment Assistance Hotline: 1-800-204-2418

For more information, read the FAQs to know more about how to file for a claim in Florida.