How to File a Florida Reemployment Assistance Claim

Apply for Florida unemployment benefits online through CONNECT.

Florida Reemployment Assistance Phone Number

Phone	(833) 352-7759
Hours	Mon-Fri 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM ET
Website	floridajobs.org

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📌 Before You Begin

Apply for Florida Reemployment Assistance (unemployment) as soon as you lose work. Nearly everyone applies online through the CONNECT system; phone help is available if you cannot use the website.

🧾 What You’ll Need

Have ready:

Your Social Security number and driver's license or state ID
Your employment history for the last 18 months (employers, dates, pay)
The reason your job ended and, if any, out-of-state or federal employer details

🧭 Step-by-Step

Go to floridajobs.org and open the CONNECT system to apply for Reemployment Assistance.
Create your account and enter your identity, employment history, and last-employer details.
Complete any identity verification the system requires, then submit your claim.
If you cannot apply online, call 1-833-352-7759 (Mon-Fri, 7:30 AM-6:30 PM ET).
Then request your benefit payment every two weeks — you must request payment to be paid.

💻 Faster: Do It Online

Apply online in CONNECT at floridajobs.org — it is the fastest way to file and lets you request payments and check status in the same account.

❓ How to File a Florida Reemployment Assistance Claim — FAQ

How soon should I apply in Florida?

Apply the first week you are unemployed. Your claim generally starts when you apply, so waiting can delay or cost you benefits.

Do I have to verify my identity?

Yes. Florida requires identity verification for Reemployment Assistance, usually through the CONNECT system. Completing it promptly avoids payment holds.

📞 Florida Reemployment Assistance Phone Numbers

Reemployment Assistance Customer Service

(833) 352-7759
Mon-Fri 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM ET

More Florida Reemployment Assistance Guides

How to Talk to a Real Person at Florida Reemployment AssistanceReach a live Florida Reemployment Assistance representative about your claim.How to Request Your Florida Benefit PaymentRequest payment every two weeks in CONNECT so Florida pays your benefits.

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