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Law Adds New Requirements for Florida's Unemployed  July 29, 2011 | WMFE - Florida's jobless workers face additional hurdles to qualify for state unemployment benefits. A handful of new requirements take effect Monday under a law passed earlier this year. The legislation aims to reduce unemployment taxes paid by businesses. Unemployed workers must use the Internet to file initial and continued claims. That change alone is expected to save $4.7 million annually. Also, claimants must now complete a skills review over the Internet to qualify for benefits. People who are receiving unemployment benefits must contact at least five potential employers per week, according to the new law. Alternatively, they can meet with a state re-employment services representative each week. Additionally, if claimants' severance pay for a week equals or exceeds their benefits for that week, they will not get the compensation. Severance pay, though, will not affect their total benefits. |
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