How to file Florida unemployment Claim

With the economy being so unpredictable these days, many companies in cooperate America are looking for ways to save money to meet their budget. The draw back from this is quit noticeable with the rising unemployment rate. If you find yourself in this situation should know that you may be eligible to receive unemployment insurance. Unemployment insurance was put in place to meet the needs of workers who have been terminated from employment what cause of their own. If you feel you are eligible to receive unemployment benefits and live in the state of Florida this article with give you the steps needed to apply for unemployment benefits in Florida.

1. Decide how you would like to file your unemployment claim.
There are three ways to apply for unemployment benefits in the state of Florida you can file your claim on the Internet, by mail, by fax or by telephone. You alone can decide which method is convenient for you.

2. If you decide to file your claim by internet go to www.fluidnow.com. You will need to select the Internet Unemployment Compensation Claim Application.

3. IF you choose to file you claim online. This process might be your quickest way, it takes about 30 minutes.

4. To file by telephone you will need to call 800-204-2418. An automated system will guide you along the process of filing your claim. You will then be connected to a customer service representative to complete the final process.

5. If you are filing your unemployment by fax or by mail be sure make a copy of your forms and keep the originals for your files. Only mail in the copies. Allow 7 days after mailing in your documents or 5 days after faxing in your documents you will need to call 800-204-2418 to access your pin number.

6. This entire process may seem trying, but it is your right as a Citizen to receive unemployment benefit if you find yourself in this predicament.

7. Complete the forms necessary, this process usually takes about 30 minutes



Things You'll Need:

* Your first and last date of employment will be needed to as part of the verification process
* Your earning statement, you will be required to verify how much money you have earned working for this company, if you have your last couple of paychecks this will be used as proof
* If you were employed by more than one company, you may be required to supply for earning statement for the past 2 years for each company.
* You will need your identification card ie. Drivers license or a valid Id that will verify your identity.
* If you were under a union at your former employer you will need to provide the name and local number of the union
* If you are not a U.S citizen you will need to provide your Alien Registration Number or work permit which ever is applicable
* If you are a member of the military you will need your DD-214