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One may collect for 6 months. (26 weeks). That is from Florida and your employer pool based on your earnings and being qualified.
During times of FEDERAL extensions (rare) you MAY be able to collect longer. However there must be more eligible weeks and you must fall within an eligible time frame (a window).
Right now there was up to 99 total weeks possible of unemployment payments.
So the answer is up to 99 weeks total. BUT the State MUST have a certain rate of unemployment to qualify.
It is based on six different programs (consecutively of course). And Some replaced the other. So it is complicated. and you may not get all 99 total weeks.
But YOU better try different methods of job search (in person, on line, company website and MUST MUST MUST register with EMPLOY Florida DOCUMENT and keep searching because sometimes benefits are retroactive.
The latest extension (July 2010) did NOT ADD any more weeks of pay. They MERELY added more time for you to qualify. Thus if you did not get all 99 (or how many weeks you qualified under) you MIGHT be eligible. But if you have exhausted all 99 weeks you do not get any more. DO NOT wait for them to contact you go on line and find out they have various extension programs EB, EUC and tiers
What else can I help you with?
Can you collect unemployment after working for a nonprofit in New Jersey?
Religious nonprofits have the option to not pay unemployment. If they choose not to pay then the employee cannot collect unemployment. If they do pay unemployment to the state then the employee can collect. Nonreligious organizations do have to pay unemployment, but they can pay the state one of two ways. As a state tax rated employer (same as a for profit company) or as a direct reimbursurer. Referenced from www.chooseust.com
Can you get unemployment if you worked for a nonprofit organization in Ohio?
Religious nonprofits have the option to not pay unemployment to the state. If they choose not to pay unemployment then the employee cannot collect unemployment. If they do pay unemployment costs to the state then the employee can collect unemployment benefits. Nonreligious organizations do have to pay unemployment, but they can pay the state one of two ways. As a state tax rated employer (same as a for profit company) or as a direct reimbursurer. In this case the employee is able to collect unemployment benefits. Referenced from www.chooseust.com
Can you collect unemployment and severance pay at the same time in Missouri?
According to the Related Link below, severance pay will not affect your unemployment benefits.
If you are collecting unemployment in Oklahoma and it is almost gone but if you are moving to Missouri can you collect unemployment there?
You can only collect unemployment benefits from the "liable state", where the employer paid unemployment taxes, so Missouri would not pay you benefits, as you described it.
Can you collect unemployment if you are a subcontractor in the state of Florida?
In the sample application form in the Related Link below, there is no mention of filling in information regarding severance pay, so apparently you can collect. To be safe, when you file for unemployment, ask the unemployment employee if you can.
If an employee is called back to work for less pay but declines can they still collect unemployment?
I do not believe that you can continue to collect unemployment if you refuse ANY legitimate offer of work.
Can an employee of a catholic school in ma collect unemployment benefits?
Yes, an employ of a catholic school can collect unemployment if they are laid off or wrongfully terminated. This school would have been required to pay into the unemployment system.
Can you collect severance pay and receive unemployment at the same time in Mississippi?
In Mississippi, you can collect severance pay and receive unemployment benefits simultaneously, but it may affect the amount of unemployment benefits you receive. The severance pay could be considered a form of income, which might lead to a reduction in your unemployment benefits for the duration of the severance pay period. It's advisable to report your severance pay to the Mississippi Department of Employment Security when filing for unemployment to ensure compliance and avoid potential issues.
Does Florida unemployment pay every week?
It is, in most, if not all, the states.
Can you accept severance pay and collect unemployment in GA?
In Georgia, you can accept severance pay and still collect unemployment benefits, but it may affect the timing of your benefits. If the severance pay is a lump sum, it may delay the start of your unemployment benefits until the severance period ends. However, if the severance is paid out over time, it might reduce your weekly unemployment benefits. It's advisable to report any severance pay when filing for unemployment to ensure compliance with state regulations.
Can a religious employee pay their own unemployment insurance in Florida?
Only the businesses pay a payroll tax to the state of Florida, for the state, in turn to pay benefits. You may possibly find private insurance companies that provide individual unemployment benefits, though.
I filed for unemployment one month after termination date. Can I collect back pay for that month?
Unless your particular state has a provision for back pay -- most do not -- you will be unable to collect back pay. It is your responsibility to file for unemployment and the fact that you did not do so during your first unemployed month is unfortunately entirely your loss.
