Claimants
CONNECT provides online access for claimants to apply for benefits, view and maintain claimant account information, view claim status and payments, view overpayment balance and make payments.
Reemployment Assistance Modernization
During the 2021 Legislative Session, Governor DeSantis and the Florida Legislature directed, and provided funding for, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) to undertake a sustainable, continuous modernization effort of the Reemployment Assistance Claims and Benefits Information System.
Employers
CONNECT provides online access for employers to file an appeal, protest benefit charges, view and send correspondence, assign third-party administrator and manage Short Time Compensation benefits.
General Information
Reemployment Assistance (also called reemployment assistance insurance) provides temporary wage replacement benefits to qualified individuals who are out of work through no fault of their own.
Job Assistance
These resources will help you research job openings, create a great resume, apply for jobs, and research labor market trends.
Reemployment Assistance Appeal Withdrawal
A claimant or employer who filed a Reemployment Assistance appeal may withdraw the appeal by submitting a written request. After the request is submitted, the hearing officer assigned to your case will review the withdrawal for approval. If approved, the appeal will be dismissed.