May 24, 2021
Florida’s Department of Economic Opportunity on Monday announced that the state will withdraw from the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation program effective June 26, ending extra $300 per week payments.
The DEO said there are more than 460,000 online jobs posted online that are available throughout the state for job seekers.
“Florida’s employers are also seeing employment growth, as more Floridians, including some who completely left the workforce, are now eagerly reentering the workforce. Transitioning away from this benefit will help meet the demands of small and large businesses who are ready to hire and expand their workforce,” said Dane Eagle, secretary of the Florida DEO.
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Florida officials announced Monday the state will end the $300 federal unemployment benefits effective June 26.
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. â No more unemployment boost.
State officials
said Monday that Florida plans to withdraw from the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation program in June, several months before its September expiration date.
Following the economic shutdown last year, the program has provided Florida s unemployed with an extra $300 in federal dollars each week. The money comes on top of the state program, providing a weekly max of $275, which is one of the lowest in the nation.
Florida to turn away $300 federal unemployment aid next month
At least 22 other states have said they will leave the program early.
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Many states are ending the $300 weekly extended unemployment benefits, arguing it discourages people from seeking work.
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TALLAHASSEE â Floridaâs unemployment agency announced Monday that it would stop jobless Floridians from receiving an additional $300 in weekly benefits next month.
The Department of Economic Opportunity announced the state would stop participating in the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation program starting the week of June 27.
The program, which was set to run out in September, has been giving jobless Floridians an additional $300 in weekly benefits on top of eligible state benefits, which top out at $275 per week, one of the lowest rates in the nation.