In a nutshell: In Florida, individuals who lose their job or face reduced hours due to no fault of their own can apply for Reemployment Assistance, which also covers independent contractors and self-employed workers. The online application requires personal and employment information and takes about 30-60 minutes.
In Florida, you can get Reemployment Assistance if you lose your job or your hours are reduced at no fault of your own. The benefits also extend to independent contractors and self-employed workers. To apply, you must submit your Social Security Number, any government-issued ID, and employment information for the past 18 months. The application process only takes 30-60 minutes and should be completed online. If you recently applied for unemployment benefits, here's how you can check your claim status.
Sign in to Your Reconnect Account
You'll find your claim statuses on this page. The “Request Benefit Payment” section shows the number of days remaining before you become eligible to submit your payment request. Be sure to request this on time to avoid payment issues.Make sure to complete your required weekly work searches. In most counties, this means completing five work searches per week. However, counties with smaller populations may require fewer searches.For each work search, you’ll need to provide the following details:The date of contactEmployer name and contactMethod of contactType of workResult of contactYou're also given the option to attend a career workshop instead of doing work searches. If you go with the latter, you need to submit the date of visit, type of service rendered, and name and address of the CareerSource Center.
Click Important Messages to review any notifications related to your unemployment claim. These messages may include requests for additional documentation needed to process your claim. Be sure to submit any information promptly to avoid delays or possible denial.
If you see an alert on the Work Registration under the Benefit Eligibility Tile, click on it to see what's missing. It may show that you haven't completed you registration with Employ Florida — in this case, you have to click the link to complete the registration.
Note: Make sure that your information on Employ Florida matches with the information on your unemployment claim. Otherwise, the status of your registration will show as "Incomplete.'
Wait for your Notice of Monetary Determination, which will be sent to your Reconnect account (or by mail, if requested). This notice will outline your weekly benefit amount and the maximum amount available during your benefit year. If you are not eligible for the benefits, the notice will explain the reason for the decision.
If the Monetary Determination says your claim is denied, you have the option to request an appeal hearing. You can request a hearing in writing, through the Reemployment Assistance Help Center, or using your Reconnect account. Be sure to request this within 20 calendar days after receiving your Notice of Monetary Determination. After submission, you will receive information about the hearing procedures, along with the date and time of your hearing. When it's complete, the status of your hearing will be sent via mail.
If you have further questions about your unemployment claim or want to know its status, feel free to also call the hotline at 1-800-204-2418.
Keep in mind that you may not be eligible to receive benefits if you suddenly quit your job without cause or if you were fired for misconduct. Read the eligibility requirements thoroughly before applying, and follow the instructions to avoid problems with your claim. After claim approval, you must continue with your job search to keep receiving benefit payments. Do you have further questions about checking the status of your unemployment claim? Contact Customer Support today.
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