|
Updated: 10:39 PM Nov 21, 2008
Unemployment Problems
Unemployment woes continue today as the latest statistics reveal 566 more folks in Bay County were out of a job last month than the month before. Posted: 5:38 PM Nov 21, 2008Reporter: Travis Feltner Email Address: travis.feltner@wjhg.com BVay County Unemployment |
|
Since October, a handful of businesses have either closed or announced temporary layoffs including Oceaneering, Century Boat, Circuit City, Stock Building Supply, Trane, Berg Steel Pipe and Linen n' Things.
When companies do this the workers usually head to the Workforce Center in Panama City.
Sue Senkle, Workforce Center Rep., said, "We have seen increased foot traffic here at the work force center, but we have been prepared. We quite often are told and try to get the numbers so that we can be prepared with unemployment booklets and go out to the employers and prepare people for the temporary layoffs that have occurred."
If you're having trouble finding a job, Senkle says don't get discouraged.
"We do have open positions in our area. There is currently about 140 positions on our website, and if they come here to our office, register with us, we can let them know where those openings are."
What about unemployment compensation? How do you get it? Depending on your work history, you may be eligible for $275 a week for a maximum of 39 weeks.
There are two ways you can apply. First, you can call 1-800-204-2418 and apply over the phone.
Second, you can do it online at www.fluidnow.com. That takes you to Florida's unemployment compensation page. Scroll down to "file an unemployment claim (initial claim)," click on the first link to the application, and follow the steps.
The Workforce Center is located in the Mariner Plaza on 231 in Panama City. It's open from 8 to 5, Monday through Friday.
Latest Comments
I miss money for the last two week.
[ Report Abuse ]
I waiting for my first check
[ Report Abuse ]
I waiting for my chek two week.
[ Report Abuse ]
For more on the WJHG.com Commenting Policy, click here.
- Local Radio Morning Show Hoax Stirs Controversy
- Lisa Vaughn Sex Tape
- Victims of Home Explosion Flown to Burn Unit
- P.C. Death Row Inmate Loses Another Court Fight
- P&G Voluntarily Recalls Some Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray
- Girls Gone Wild Back In Panama City Federal Court
- Unclaimed Stolen Property in Bonifay
- Florida's October Unemployment
- FWC Investigates Bear Shooting in Ft. Walton Beach
- Florida Unemployment Tax About To Go Up
- Local Radio Morning Show Hoax Stirs Controversy
7 Comments - "Cell Phone While Driving Ban" Proposed in State Legislature
5 Comments - Hospital Smoking Ban
3 Comments - Caylor Spencer Hearing
3 Comments - Hurricane team says its '09 forecast was high
3 Comments - Local Fisherman Buried in Destin's Sand Wars
2 Comments
| Find It! Find Links and In-Studio Interviews from NewsChannel 7 NewsCasts. |
|
![]() |
Scam Alert! Don't be scammed! Find the latest scam's right here, or report one! |
![]() |
Money Top Money and Financial Headlines. |
![]() |
Health Watch Watch videos and read the latest Health and Medical News. |
![]() |
Pet Pals See what animals are up for adoption. |
![]() |
Restaurants Dining in or Out? Find local restaurants here |

BVay County Unemployment





