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Ravi Sharma
Have you considered career retraining since you mentioned hospitality is still struggling? When my benefits were running out, I used my last few weeks to enroll in a short-term certification program through CareerSource. They have something called the WIOA program that can even pay for certain types of training. I switched from retail to healthcare administration with a 6-week medical office certification, and it made a huge difference in my job prospects.
That's actually a really good idea. I've been in hospitality for 10+ years, but maybe it's time for a change. Did CareerSource help you identify which programs would be most marketable?
i heard somewhere that if u work part time they extend ur benefits cuz u don't use them as fast? anyone know if thats true or just a rumor?
That's partially correct. If you work part-time while on unemployment, you may still receive partial benefits as long as you earn less than your weekly benefit amount. This can effectively stretch your benefits over a longer period, since you're not claiming your full amount each week. You still need to report all earnings and continue your work search activities.
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UPDATE: I just wanted to follow up with something important for anyone going through appeals. Make sure you're very specific about reviewing your Notice of Hearing document when it arrives. It will list what issues are being addressed in the hearing, and you want to prepare evidence SPECIFICALLY for those issues. Also, if you can't make the scheduled hearing date, contact the Office of Appeals immediately to request a reschedule. Missing the hearing almost always results in losing the appeal automatically.
Thank you for this follow-up. I'll keep an eye out for the Notice of Hearing and make sure I understand exactly what I need to prepare for.
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Has anyone checked if Florida is doing any state-level tax breaks for unemployment? I know we don't have state income tax, but just wondering if there might be something else at the state level I'm missing?
Aisha Rahman
•Florida doesn't have state income tax, so there's no state-level tax refund for unemployment benefits. The only tax considerations for unemployment in Florida are at the federal level through the IRS.
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Zainab Ahmed
To directly answer your question: You will receive the federal enhancement for any week you claim that ended before the program expiration date. The date you request payment or when the money actually arrives in your account doesn't affect your eligibility. Something else to be aware of: Make sure you're also prepared for the transition back to regular state benefits only. This means: 1. Your weekly benefit amount will decrease by $300 2. You'll still need to complete 5 work search activities each week 3. Regular state benefits (RA) will continue until you exhaust your balance or benefit year ends If you anticipate financial hardship after the federal enhancement ends, Florida has various assistance programs for utilities, housing, and food that you may qualify for. Check the DEO website for resources or contact your local CareerSource office for guidance on additional support programs.
Sofia Perez
•Thank you for this detailed explanation. I've been applying to jobs but my industry (hospitality) still isn't fully staffed up in my area. I'll definitely look into those other assistance programs too since losing the $300 is going to make things really tight.
this happened to me last time benefits changed and I still got the money like 4 days after the cutoff date so dont worry about it
Sofia Perez
•That's reassuring to hear. I'm hoping my experience will be the same.
Mei Wong
hey just wondering if ur issue ever got resolved? going thru the exact same thing and i'm stressing
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Aisha Hussain
•Yes! I actually followed the advice here and appealed. I finally got through to DEO (used that Claimyr service someone mentioned - it actually worked!) and they confirmed they were missing my Q4 2024 wages. I submitted my appeal with copies of all my paystubs and specifically requested Alternative Base Period calculation. Got a new determination letter last week approving my claim! The weekly benefit amount isn't huge but it's definitely better than nothing. Definitely appeal if they're missing any of your wages!
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Yuki Sato
Just wanted to add that while you're waiting for the appeal, make sure you continue claiming your weeks even though you're currently ineligible. If your appeal is successful, DEO can only pay you for weeks you properly claimed. Many people miss out on backpay because they stop claiming during the appeal process.
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Aisha Hussain
•That's really good to know - I wouldn't have thought to keep claiming weeks while ineligible. The system is so confusing. Thanks for the tip!
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