Unemployment in Florida

I believe that you can only collect unemployment if your former employer "paid into" the system on your behalf. Most employers do not provide such benefits (think of it like health insurance) to part-time employees.

Each state is different, though. My husband resigned his position in NY to move to FL with me and the children. We assumed that he would not be eligible for unemployment because he voluntarily resigned... wrong! Because my new job was an "unreasonable distance" from his position, they allowed him to file.

Go online and fill out the application. The worst thing they will say is "no".

Contact the unemployment office directly. I don't think so, but there may be an hour limit that qualifies you for it. Either way, you can use their job services. In TX, they have counselors, etc., to help find jobs. You still have to do all the work, but they can support, direct, etc., and have additional resources.

Look here...this might help you.

http://www.ehow.com/info_###-###-####_questions-florida-u...

How Is Eligibility Determined?

"Florida statutes regarding labor and unemployment compensation determine benefit eligibility based on wages earned during a time called a "base period." In Florida, a base period is four out of the previous five quarters when earning wages. Florida residents must have at least $3,400 in earned wages during the base period to qualify for benefits. Eligibility for unemployment also depends on job separation reasons. Workers who experience a layoff and earned enough wages during the base period can apply for unemployment compensation. Florida law requires terminated workers and those who resign or quit to provide just cause for the separation for benefit eligibility. For example, workers who voluntarily quit might have good cause for doing so if they suffer from an illness or disability."

If you meet those requirements, you should be able to file for it.

this should help:

http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/collecting-unemplo...

Have you called your local unemployment office? I think that's probably your best option for accurate information.