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In Florida, your weekly benefit amount is calculated by dividing your total earnings for the highest paid quarter of the base period by 26, up to a current maximum of $275 per week. You can receive benefits for anywhere between 12 to 23 weeks, depending on Florida's current unemployment rate.
You must apply to the Department of Labour for unemployment benefits within six months of becoming unemployed if you want to claim unemployment benefits. You can then claim benefits for a maximum of 34 weeks 238 days), depending on how long you have contributed to the UIF.