When you submit a claim for reemployment benefits, the amount you get paid, and for how long, depends on your situation.

The maximum amount, and the maximum number of weeks, you can get paid is determined by the unemployment rate in Florida.

You can estimate that you will get half your weekly salary up to the maximum amount.

If you get a full time job, your reemployment assistance ends.

If you get a part time or temporary job, your benefits may continue, depending on your situation.

For new claims filed in 2014:

• Maximum weekly amount: $275
• Maximum duration: 16 weeks
• Maximum credits: $4,400 = $275 x 16

Based on 7.0 percent unemployment during quarter ending September 30, 2013.

Best regards, Jason H. Clark, Esq.

April 2, 2014