Proposed Changes to Florida’s Unemployment Laws Senate Bill 728 proposes to make changes to Florida’s unemployment laws, making it tougher to receive unemployment benefits. The proposed changes include: Requiring those newly receiving unemployment benefits complete a skills assessment. Reducing the time one can continue receiving benefits from 26 weeks to 20 weeks. Requiring those receiving […]
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Florida Employment Law Legislative Update – 2.8.2011
Proposed Changes to Florida’s Unemployment Laws Senate Bill 728 proposes to make changes to Florida’s unemployment laws, making it tougher to receive unemployment benefits. The proposed changes include: Requiring those newly receiving unemployment benefits complete a skills assessment. Reducing the time one can continue receiving benefits from 26 weeks to 20 weeks. Requiring those receiving […]