In today's current economic downfall, unemployment has been on the rise. In some parts of Florida the unemployment rate is as high as 14.6%. Many individuals are placing claims now online rather than the once traditionally method of filing in person. In Florida, the unemployment department provides temporary wage replacement for displaced workers who have lost their means of employment through no
. fault of their own.In order to receive benefits, log on to www.floridajobs.org and click on the link that says "Florida Internet Claims Filing System." This will take the applicant to the page where the initial claim filing forms are located. All unemployment claims are filed electronically and online, not in person. If a person does not have access to a computer, computers are available through the One Stop Center at the unemployment office or they can be found at libraries, community centers, or schools and universities (if the applicant is a student).The first part of the unemployment claims filing process is a job skills test that must be completed prior to applying for unemployment benefits. This is a test that is designed to measure the applicant's job skills, but there is no pass or fail so the outcome of the test has no impact on whether benefits are granted or not. It is a test in three modules or parts, and the information is used by the Regional Workforce Board of Florida to assist in developing a plan for workforce development in the applicant's region of the state. Once the test is completed, the second part of the claims filing can be completed, which entails answering all questions asked honestly and accurately.In order to receive benefits, applicants must be actively searching for employment and must have lost their previous job through no fault of their own. They must be ready and willing to work and must accept a job when offered. Applicants must also meet the wage requirements based on the last job.The unemployment filing process involves a few simple steps which take very little time to complete. More reference links: www.floridajobs.org www.edd.gov