Agency
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity
Weekly benefit amount
between $32 and $275
Official link
Unemployment PolicyAm 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:
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.
