FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY - REEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE
Address
107 East Madison Street
Caldwell Building
Tallahassee, FL 32399
(800) 204-2418
Description:
Reemployment Assistance (also called reemployment assistance insurance) provides temporary wage replacement benefits to qualified individuals who are out of work through no fault of their own.
COVID-19 Updates:
Can apply for Reemployent Assistance (formerly known as Unemployment Compensation) if you were working in Florida and are now:
Quarantined by a medical professional or a government agency.
Laid off or sent home without pay for an extended period of time because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Caring for an immediate family member who is diagnosed with COVID-19.
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Geography Served
- Florida
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General Information
Hours:
8:00am-5:00pm, Mon-Fri
Online:
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Intake Process:
Claims are handled by the CONNECT system. You can file your claim by accessing CONNECT through www.floridajobs.org in the Reemployment Assistance Service Center in the right hand corner of the page.
People who need assistance filing a claim online because of legal reasons, computer illiteracy, language barriers, or disabilities may call: 1-833-352-7759 OR 1-800-681-8102.
Program Fees:
None
Languages:
English, Spanish, Creole
Eligibility:
Individuals who are out of work through no fault of their own.
Is Shelter?
No
Miscellaneous
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
February 9, 2026
Legal Status:
Public Service
Year Incorporated:
1999
Services
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Geography Served
- Florida
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
107 East Madison Street
Caldwell Building
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Mailing
107 East Madison Street
Caldwell Building
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Contacts
Ken Lawson
Primary Contact
Executive Director
(850) 245-7105
Mario Rubio
Director of Community Development
(850) 245-7105
Phone Numbers
Main
(800) 204-2418
Alternate
(850) 245-7105
Fax
(850) 921-3223
Reset PIN
(833) 352-7759
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