What Information Must Be Reported?

Other Florida Labor and Employment FAQs

• Q: Are There Restrictions On The Hours A Minor Can Work?
  A: When school is in session minors under 16 may work three hours on all days except Saturday and Sunday when they may work up to eight hours per day. Minors under age … More
• Q: Are Certain Occupations Prohibited For Minors?
  A: The rules governing hazardous occupations and equipment are divided into two groups: one for minors ages 14 and 15 and another for all minors. To access Child Labor … More
• Q: Are There Certain Requirements For Those Who Employ Minors?
  A: Employers are required to keep proof of age on all minor employees and a copy of waiver authorizations on those minors who have been issued a waiver. Employers must … More
• Q: I Am An Employer With Employees In More Than One State. Where Should I File New Hire Reports?
  A: You have two options. You may report newly hired employees to the state in which they are working, following the new hire regulations of each state to which you will … More
• Q: Must I Submit A Report If I Have Not Hired Anyone?
  A: No. More
• Q: Where Can I Get More Information About New Hire Reporting?
  A: For additional information, call the Florida New Hire Reporting Center at (850) 656­3343 or (888) 854­4791. Staff is available Monday through Friday, 8:00am … More
• Q: How Do I Know If I Am Eligible To Receive Unemployment Benefits?
  A: For each week of benefits claimed, you must: Be totally or partially unemployed Report as instructed or scheduled Be physically able to perform some type of work Be … More
• Q: How Do I File My Claim For Benefits?
  A: You may file your initial claim online: Internet Unemployment Compensation Claim Application (Initial Claim) If you are unable to file over the Internet for any … More
• 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