Can I draw unemployment for pregnancy (FL)?

Question

If for some reason things do not go as planned, and I am unable to work up until the delivery of my baby, would I be able to draw unemployment? This is ofcourse assuming that I am the one who withdraws from work based on a dr's opinion or my ability to perform. Doesn't your current or most previous emplyer have to pay that unemplyment if it is granted? I do not want to damage a good thing. I would like to be able to return to work there. If not umemployment, what other subsidies out there would help me in this potential situation? I am aware that I will not be able to maintain current level of income should this situation arise, but I would need to get as much help as possible financially until I am able to return to work. If it helps, I live in Florida. Any information would be appreciated. Thank you.

Also, I am sure it will matter that I am married and my husband brings home an income as well, so that may make things more difficult-I assume.

Answer 1

No. Getting unemployment comp benefits requires that you are available and able to work. If your pregnancy prevents that, then you would not be eligible for u.c. benefits. It wouldn't matter whether you were married or not, what matters is if you are available for work.

Answer 2

It will come down to your total income as a couple at the time.
So you'll need to establish what that is and see what you're local benefits will grant.
Sometimes you'll have to wait until a certain time frame has passed after you've left work for benefits to start.
Do you have holiday pay due which you can draw on?
Does your workplace pay maternity leave?
So many options and questions you'll need to find out first.

Answer 3

you would get short term disability not unemployment for this.
Under the FMLA act (family medical leave act)

If your Dr says you can not work ask your employer about short term disability benefits