Hello @KB_4_Life,
I am happy to assist with your question if you qualify for unemployment benefits and if there are other benefits that you can take advantage of.
Who is eligible or qualifies for unemployment?
Each state has its own guidelines, but typically you qualify if you were unemployed through no fault of your own like lack of work, you meet the time worked and earning requirements for your state, and any additional requirements specific to your state. You may also qualify for unemployment if you were furloughed or brought back to work but for less hours than you were working before.
What will disqualify you from unemployment benefits?
The most common reasons for being denied unemployment benefits are voluntarily leaving your job without good cause, being discharged for misconduct, not actively seeking work, not being available for work, refusing a suitable offer for employment, and making false claims to obtain benefits.
Since your leave was voluntary, you may not qualify for Florida unemployment benefits. Here are Florida's requirements:
Florida Unemployment Benefits Eligibility
To qualify for Florida unemployment benefits, you must meet several criteria:
- You must have lost your job through no fault of your own. You won’t qualify if you quit for personal reasons or were terminated for malicious misconduct. Poor job performance does not disqualify you.
- You must be totally or partially unemployed. Partially unemployed means your hours were reduced or you’re a part-time worker who can’t find additional work.
- You must have earned at least $3,400 before taxes in what is called the "base period," which is the first four complete quarters beginning 18 months prior to your claim.
- You must be able to work, available to work, and actively seeking work. This includes being able to get to a job and have child care if necessary.
The best way to find out if you are eligible is to apply online. If you need help applying or determining your eligibility, please contact your local CareerSource Florida center at https://lcd.floridajobs.org/
There may be other benefits that are available through your state or local organizations while unemployed include rental assistance, utility forgiveness, food assistance programs, child care assistance programs and mortgage forbearance.
Additional information can be found here:
https://blog.turbotax.intuit.com/tax-news/am-i-eligible-for-the-new-unemployment-income-relief-49427...
https://www.stateofflorida.com/articles/florida-unemployment/
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