In response to the coronavirus outbreak, some states are limiting or barring people from gathering in public places. This may affect your access to the physical office of the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity in person. Check the Florida unemployment insurance agency website for more information.
You can apply for unemployment benefits in Florida a couple of ways:
- online by going to the Florida unemployment insurance agency website, or
- by telephone if you call the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity at 833-352-7759.
You can find information about how to file your initial claim for benefits and how to file your weekly claim for continuing benefits on the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity website, too. Get more information in our article, How Do I Apply for Unemployment Benefits in Florida?