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Florida Starts Paying Out Extra $300 Unemployment Benefit
Sal Gatanio says he lost his job in April, and has dealt with financial hardship since then, like so many facing unemployment during the pandemic. “At first, with the $600 extra that the government gave out with the pandemic unemployment assistance, that was great,” he said. “Once that stopped in the end of July, for the past six months, it’s...
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Florida Starts Paying Out Extra $300 Unemployment Benefit
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity said they started processing the $300 FPUC payments this week. The money was approved last month in a $900 billion dollar federal COVID relief package.
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Claiming Unemployment Benefits
NBC 6 Responds breaks down the path to maximum unemployment benefits.
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DEO Ends Contracts With 2 Companies That Provide Customer Service Employees
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity has ended its contracts with two companies that provide customer service employees to take calls.
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DEO Announces Changes on How to Backdate Unemployment Claims
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity has announced changes for unemployed people looking to backdate their unemployment claims. NBC 6’s Sasha Jones reports.
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HEROES Act Could Offer Extension of Federal Unemployment Assistance
A large stimulus bill called the HEROES Act is making its way through Congress, and, if passed, could provide additional assistance for unemployed people looking for help.
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Democratic Lawmakers Discuss Impact of Unemployment on People of Color
A group of Florida state lawmakers discussed the impact COVID-19 unemployment is having on people of color at a virtual meeting Thursday.
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Processing Delays Preventing Some From Getting Federal Benefits
The State’s Unemployment Agency is reporting they have paid out 96% of eligible claims, but less than a third of those found ineligible for state benefits have qualified for Federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance.
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Processing Delays Preventing Some From Getting Federal Benefits
The state’s unemployment agency is reporting they have paid out 96% of eligible claims, but the number for one unemployment program continues to lag. NBC 6’s Sasha Jones reports.
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Can You Still Get Unemployment Benefits If Your Hours Are Reduced?
While South Florida is open for business, many of you are dealing with reduced hours. It’s what one viewer says has happened to him – and why he wanted to know if he could still qualify for unemployment benefits.
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NBC 6 Responds Helps Woman Finally Receive Unemployment Benefits
On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Labor released statistics showing that 31,083 more claims were filed the week ending May 30th than the previous week.
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‘Keep Calling': NBC 6 Responds Helps Woman Finally Receive Unemployment Benefits
On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Labor released statistics showing that 31,083 more claims were filed the week ending May 30th than the previous week.
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Florida Gov. and State Unemployment System Give Conflicting Information on Claims, Payment
The Florida Department of Opportunity has announced that in order to continue receiving payments, people who have filed for unemployment must report the number of weeks they need benefits by logging onto the portal twice a month to restate their need.
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Gov., State Unemployment System Give Conflicting Information on Claims, Payment
The Florida Department of Opportunity has announced that in order to continue receiving payments, people who have filed for unemployment must report the number of weeks they need benefits by logging onto the portal twice a month to restate their need.
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Fla. Unemployment Site Down Through Weekend
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity’s unemployment claim website is currently offline and will remain so until Monday. NBC 6’s Alina Machado reports.
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Florida's Unemployment Website Will Be Offline Until Monday
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity’s unemployment claim website is currently offline and will remain so until Monday, April 27th at 8 a.m.
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DeSantis Gives Update on COVID-19 Testing, Unemployment in Florida
At a press conference on April 17th, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis gave updates on the state’s testing sites as well as how several departments were managing an influx of unemployment claims. NBC 6’s Johnny Archer reports.
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Weeks Later, Some Unemployment Applicants Still Haven't Received Benefits
Out-of-work people have complained about hurdles preventing them from submitting their unemployment applications, but even some who have applied say they are still waiting for benefits.
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Weeks Later, Some Unemployment Applicants Still Haven't Received Benefits
Out-of-work people have complained about hurdles preventing them from submitting their unemployment applications, but even some who have applied say they are still waiting for benefits. NBC 6’s Sasha Jones reports.
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Some Unemployment Applicants Still Haven't Received Benefits
Out-of-work people have complained about hurdles preventing them from submitting their unemployment applications, but even some who have applied say they are still waiting for benefits. NBC 6’s Sasha Jones reports.