Frequently Asked Questions
Unemployment Compensation
What is Unemployment Compensation?
Unemployment compensation gives partial, temporary income to workers who lose their jobs through no fault of their own, and are able and available for work. The purpose is to provide assistance to jobless workers, their families, and the business community.
Who Pays for It?
The employer, pays for unemployment compensation through a tax managed by the Florida Department of Revenue. It is one of their business costs. Workers do not pay unemployment tax and employers must not make payroll deductions for this purpose. The consumer bears this cost in the price of the goods or services you sell. Thus, the burden of unemployment is shared by all. The payments go into a fund from which monies are paid to eligible claimants. After a qualifying period, employers with a stable employment history will receive a lowered tax rate.
How much does a claimant receive?
A maximum of $300 per week depending on their wage credit.
How long does a claimant receive benefits?
Depends on the available wage credits and their current employment status, which is determined by how long a claimant worked during a benefit year.
Who can make a claims for benefits?
Unemployed workers who are covered under the Florida Unemployment Compensation Law will receive benefits if they are eligible and qualified. Prompt and accurate information from employers is vital to the establishment of a claimant's right to benefits. They must furnish information timely when requested. Information must be complete, accurate, and factual. For more information about the claims process contact the Agency for Workforce Innovation at www.fluidnow.com
What do I do if I disagree with the adjudicator’s determination?
According to Section 443.151 you can file an appeal or request for reopening within 20 days of the mailing date of the determination. One of the concepts of the Unemployment Compensation Law is to provide a fair and impartial hearing to resolve disputes. The Department of Revenue will make every attempt to resolve informal protests. If not resolved, formal protests and appeals should be directed to the Agency for Workforce Innovation. Appeals must be filed within 20 days from the date printed on the notice that you have received, must be in writing, and must clearly state your reasons for appealing. For more information, contact the Agency for Workforce Innovation.
What are my rights at the hearing?
Employers and claimants alike have the right to:
Unemployment compensation gives partial, temporary income to workers who lose their jobs through no fault of their own, and are able and available for work. The purpose is to provide assistance to jobless workers, their families, and the business community.
The employer, pays for unemployment compensation through a tax managed by the Florida Department of Revenue. It is one of their business costs. Workers do not pay unemployment tax and employers must not make payroll deductions for this purpose. The consumer bears this cost in the price of the goods or services you sell. Thus, the burden of unemployment is shared by all. The payments go into a fund from which monies are paid to eligible claimants. After a qualifying period, employers with a stable employment history will receive a lowered tax rate.
How much does a claimant receive?
How long does a claimant receive benefits?
Depends on the available wage credits and their current employment status, which is determined by how long a claimant worked during a benefit year.
According to Section 443.151 you can file an appeal or request for reopening within 20 days of the mailing date of the determination. One of the concepts of the Unemployment Compensation Law is to provide a fair and impartial hearing to resolve disputes. The Department of Revenue will make every attempt to resolve informal protests. If not resolved, formal protests and appeals should be directed to the Agency for Workforce Innovation. Appeals must be filed within 20 days from the date printed on the notice that you have received, must be in writing, and must clearly state your reasons for appealing. For more information, contact the Agency for Workforce Innovation.
What are my rights at the hearing?
Employers and claimants alike have the right to:
- Testify in their own behalf;
- Present documents and other evidence;
- Question your own witnesses;
- Question the opposing party’s witnesses;
- Examine and object to evidence presented;
- Explain or rebut evidence presented; and
- Make a closing statement at the end of the hearing.
For more information contact Jolly Esquire, PLLC at (407) 894-0503
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