Form Rt-800001 - Employer Guide To Reemployment Assistance Benefits (Page 5 of 6) in pdf

• The employer’s tax rate computation accurately reflects

of their workweek. To participate, employers must have a

that employer’s experience rating record.

ten-to-forty percent reduction in the normal weekly hours of

work for individuals in the affected work unit(s) and certify

• Reimbursement for certain governmental and nonprofit

that the aggregate reduction in work hours is in lieu of layoffs

organizations are required.

that would affect at least 10 percent of the employees in their

• Audit findings create additional tax liability.

affected work unit(s). Participation in the program is

contingent of the approval of the employers’ plan by the

Any appeal must be filed within 20 days from the mailing

Department of Economic Opportunity. Additional information

date of the determination. If the 20th calendar day falls on

concerning Short-Time Compensation and the application

a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the appeal may be

to enroll your business in the program can be obtained at:

filed on the next business day.

. For complete information, contact the

Department of Economic Opportunity at 877-846-8770, or

When filing an appeal, include the specific reason(s) for the

fax 877-934-1504.

appeal and all pertinent facts and reasons why a different

ruling should have been made. An employer that was

Labor Disputes

previously a party to a benefit-claim determination and the

associated chargeability to its employment record cannot

When a strike, lockout, or other labor dispute occurs

later dispute the payment of benefits by protesting the

at a place of business, the employer must notify the

annual tax rate.

Reemployment Assistance Program as soon as possible.

Immediately examine all reemployment assistance

A program investigator will prepare a report on the number

correspondence when received. Carefully review the

and classification of workers involved and a general

time limit for submitting information and filing appeals.

overview of the issues disputed. The employer will be

If an appeal is not filed timely, a hearing will be held on

requested to furnish a list of all affected employees for the

the timeliness of the appeal and determine whether the

purpose of screening for possible claims for benefits by

Appeals Referee or Special Deputy will have jurisdiction

these workers.

over the issues addressed on the determination. The

The Department of Economic Opportunity, Division of

Appeal Information pamphlet, UCA Bulletin 6, explains

Workforce Services, is a neutral party in such disputes.

the appeals process for benefit and chargeability appeals.

One-Stop Centers will not refer workers to a business

The Special Deputy Appeals pamphlet, UCA Bulletin 6SD,

while there is an ongoing dispute. Reemployment

explains the appeals process for liability, tax rate, and

assistance benefits will not be paid to those employees or

reimbursement cases. More information is available at “File

class of employees directly involved in the labor dispute.

an Appeal” at .

To report a labor dispute in active progress at

Employer’s Checklist for Compliance

your place of business, contact the Department of

Economic Opportunity, Division of Workforce Services,

o Report all required data. Accurate social security

Reemployment Assistance Benefits, Labor Dispute Unit,

numbers and gross wages paid must be reported for

P.O. Drawer 5250, Tallahassee, FL 32314-5250; or call

each employee. Your completed Employer’s Quarterly

877-846-8770.

Reports (RT-6) are due by the specific statutory due

dates (January 31, April 30, July 31, and October

Appeals

31). If paying by electronic funds transfer (EFT), your

funds must be transmitted before 5:00 p.m., ET, on

The Reemployment Assistance Program Law provides an

the business day prior to the payment due date.

opportunity for a fair and impartial hearing for any party

Remember, your account is debited on the business

to a determination issued by the Department of Economic

day following your transmittal.

Opportunity who is adversely affected and disagrees with

an action, including:

o Post and maintain, in places readily accessible to your

workers, the notice To Employees (RT-83) that satisfies

• The qualification and eligibility of former workers who

your requirement under section (s.) 443.151(1), F.S., to

file claims for benefits.

make available information concerning benefit rights

• Charges to an employment record for benefits paid to

and claims for benefits. The notice can be downloaded

former employees.

at .

o File all reports on time and respond to correspondence

In addition, the Department of Economic Opportunity

within designated time periods.

will conduct hearings resulting from Reemployment Tax

determinations issued by the Department of Revenue

o Clearly delegate responsibility in your organization

when there is a dispute that:

for the timely response to correspondence regarding

• An employing unit is a liable employer for reemployment

reemployment assistance claims or tax.

tax purposes.

o Make sure you notify the Department of Revenue of

the correct mailing address to send correspondence

• Specific employees or classes of employees are insured

under the law.

Department of Revenue, Reemployment Assistance Benefits, Page 5

Form Rt-800001 - Employer Guide To Reemployment Assistance Benefits Page 5

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