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Will Florida end unemployment benefits?

Ron DeSantis’ administration announced it was ending $300 per week federal unemployment benefits early to spur Floridians back to jobs. “The jobs are there,” DeSantis said in May.

Is DeSantis going to cut unemployment?

TALLAHASSEE — A Leon County circuit judge this week upheld a decision by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration to cut off federal unemployment money for tens of thousands of Floridians in June, rejecting arguments that the move violated state law.

Is Governor DeSantis going to extend unemployment benefits?

Some governors have touted offering incentives for those who return to the workforce, but DeSantis said in late May he’s not in favor of that idea. The extended benefits ended June 26, 2021 in Florida.

Is Florida getting the $300 unemployment?

Florida ended federal unemployment benefits to push people back to work. New numbers suggest it didn’t work. In Florida, those without jobs have one of the lowest weekly unemployment benefits in the nation at $275. TAMPA, Fla — In May, the state of Florida announced it would end the $300 federal unemployment benefit.

Is PEUC still available in Florida?

Certify for your remaining benefits Eligibility for PUA and PEUC officially ended on Sept. 6. But if you believe you qualify for either program and never filed a claim, or missed a week of certification, you still have time to submit your information.

Did Florida win the lawsuit for unemployment?

DeSantis announced Florida would end its participation in the additional federal unemployment benefits. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A court in Leon County rejected a lawsuit that sought to reinstate federal unemployment benefits in Florida, which ended in June.

Did Florida stop the pandemic unemployment?

Florida will end its participation in the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) program, the $300 per week supplemental FPUC payment, effective June 26, 2021, as part of DEO’s ‘Return to Work’ initiative.

Is Florida stopping the 300 unemployment?

Florida residents sue DeSantis, DEO after losing weekly $300 federal unemployment benefits. TAMPA, Fla. It seeks to restore benefits for all unemployed Floridians. In May, the DEO announced plans to withdraw from the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation Program, ending the extra $300 per week payments on June 26.

Is Florida keeping the 300 unemployment?

Did Florida stop the extra 300 unemployment?

On June 26, Florida cut off extra $300 weekly unemployment payments through the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation Program. The state made the decision to opt out of that additional benefit as part of its “Return to Work” initiative, a move Horne hopes will bring more workers through his doors.

What happens after PEUC is exhausted in Florida?

PEUC update [Jan 25th] – PEUC claimants who have EXHAUSTED their benefits can now Log-in to CONNECT and take action on your account to claim and certify for benefits under the extended coverage period. They will also get the extra $300. Retroactive payments will be made for eligible weeks.

Is Florida still giving the extra $300 for unemployment?