The state’s benefits remain among the lowest in the country—the maximum weekly payout is $275 and its duration is capped at 12 weeks (most states average between 24 and 26 weeks). If the unemployment rate rises above 5%, extensions can go up to 23 weeks.
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Advancing Florida bill would make it even harder to get unemployment
The GOP-backed measure is meant to crack down on alleged fraud in the system.
