Recently signed by the governor, HB 7027 will make several changes to the unemployment compensation law in Florida, including rebranding the program as the "re-employment assistance program."
Some of the changes include:
- Requiring the Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) to establish a numeric score on the initial skills review which demonstrates a minimum proficiency in workforce skills. Individuals who fall below the minimum score may elect to take workforce skills training.
- Clarifying that individuals who are non-Florida residents, on temporary layoffs, union members or participating in short-time compensation plans are not required to complete the initial skills review.
- Reducing the number of required work search contacts from five to three for individuals who live in small counties.
- Clarifying work search requirements for union members and individuals on temporary layoffs or participating in short-time compensation plans.
The bill also codifies Executive Order 12-03, extending the temporary state extended benefits program.
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