Legal Question in Medical Leave in Florida

Unemployement

I am a contractor and will be out for two month after the birth of my baby can I collect unemployment or do I have to be fired or let go first?


Asked on 5/24/07, 10:10 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Regina Mullen Legal Data Services, PLC

Re: Unemployement

Contractors aren't covered by the FMLA.

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Answered on 5/24/07, 1:38 pm
Bonita Riggens Law Office of Bonita M. Riggens

Re: Unemployment

Independent contractors don't have FMLA protection.

Under Florida law, in order to collect unemployment you must be available for work and look for work each week you collect benefits.

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Answered on 5/24/07, 2:57 pm


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