Florida Labor and Employment FAQs

• Q: How Much Compensation Can I Receive?
  A: The amount you receive each week depends on how much you earned each week while you were employed. The amount is based on your "base period" or the wages you earned … More
• Q: Must I Pay Income Tax On My Benefits?
  A: Yes. Benefits are fully taxable. You have the choice of either paying the IRS when you file your taxes or you may request 10% of your weekly benefits be withheld for … More
• Q: What Can I Do If I Am Denied Unemployment Benefits?
  A: You may file a request for reconsideration or an appeal. The request must be filed within 20 days from the mailing date of the notice. You may file your request by … More
• Q: What Can I Do If I Still Disagree With The Appeals Referee Decision?
  A: After receiving the Appeals Referee Decision, either party to the decision may file a request for review by the Unemployment Appeals Commission (U.A.C.). The agency … More
• Q: How Do I Know If I Am Liable For Unemployment Taxes?
  A: You must report wages and pay taxes to the Unemployment Tax program if you: paid $1,500 in wages within a calendar quarter, have employed one person for any portion … More
• Q: What Is The Tax Rate For New Employers?
  A: Unemployment taxes must be paid on the first $7,000 of wages paid to each employee per year. The initial tax rate is 2.7% and remains in effect for 10 calendar … More
• Q: When Are Wage Reports Due?
  A: The Unemployment Tax Employer's Quarterly Report must be submitted by the end of the month following the calendar quarter for which the report is due. You must still … More
• Q: I Have A Disability And Need To Work. Are There Any Programs In The State Of Florida That Can Help Me?
  A: The Florida Vocational Rehabilitation Program is available to assist Floridians with disabilities find employment opportunities and training. Information on … More
• Q: What is the minimum wage in Florida?
  A: The minimum wage in Florida is currently $7.21, which is the same as the Federal minimum wage. More
• Q: Can My Employer Terminate Me For No Reason?
  A: Yes. Florida is an employment­at­will state. That means that an employer can discharge an employee for any reason, or no reason, with or without notice, as … More
• Q: Where Can I File A Complaint For Discrimination?
  A: The Discrimination Complaint Forms Package will provide you with the information and form you need to file a complaint with the Florida Agency for Workforce … More

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