Florida's unemployment program is called Reemployment Assistance. FloridaCommerce determines eligibility based on wages, the reason employment ended and other factors.
The step people often forget
Filing the initial claim is not the same as requesting payments. You must return to Reconnect every two weeks, on the dates shown in your account, and request scheduled payments.
Prepare before you apply
FloridaCommerce asks for your Social Security number and employment history for the previous 18 months, including employer names and contact information. Keep start and end dates, earnings you can document and separation records.
Step by step
- Start at FloridaCommerce and enter Reconnect from the official site.
- Create or recover access and complete any required identity verification.
- Complete the application carefully and save confirmation information.
- Read tasks and notices in Reconnect, especially anything with a deadline.
- Request scheduled payments and report earnings and work-search information accurately.
FloridaCommerce lists 1-833-FL-APPLY (1-833-352-7759) for claimant assistance. Do not send your Social Security number to Trámites123.