Unemployment After Quitting in Florida
When quitting a job in Florida still qualifies for unemployment, and what counts as good cause.
Short answer: If you quit without good cause, you are disqualified until you have earned at least 17 times your weekly benefit amount. Fla. Stat. § 443.101(1)(a)
| If you quit | If you quit without good cause, you are disqualified until you have earned at least 17 times your weekly benefit amount. Good cause means only a cause attributable to your employer that would make a reasonable employee stop working, or your own illness or disability that requires you to leave. You are not disqualified for returning to temporary work when recalled within 6 months, relocating because of a military spouse's orders, or leaving because of domestic violence if you meet the law's requirements. Source: Fla. Stat. § 443.101(1)(a) |
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| Appealing a denial | You have 20 days after the date the determination was mailed (or delivered, if not mailed) to appeal to an appeals referee. For a monetary determination, you may instead ask FloridaCommerce to reconsider within 20 days. A referee's decision can be appealed to the Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission within 20 days of its mailing. |
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FAQ
Can you get unemployment if you quit in Florida?
If you quit without good cause, you are disqualified until you have earned at least 17 times your weekly benefit amount. Good cause means only a cause attributable to your employer that would make a reasonable employee stop working, or your own illness or disability that requires you to leave. You are not disqualified for returning to temporary work when recalled within 6 months, relocating because of a military spouse's orders, or leaving because of domestic violence if you meet the law's requirements.
How do I appeal an unemployment denial in Florida?
You have 20 days after the date the determination was mailed (or delivered, if not mailed) to appeal to an appeals referee. For a monetary determination, you may instead ask FloridaCommerce to reconsider within 20 days. A referee's decision can be appealed to the Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission within 20 days of its mailing.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.