The U.S. Department of Labor has accused Florida's unemployment compensation system of violating the civil rights of unemployed individuals, beginning in 2011. According to the DOL, Florida makes it difficult for the disabled and those who speak Spanish or Creole to file for unemployment benefits, according to an article in The Miami Herald.
Florida ranks the lowest in the percentage of eligible people receiving unemployement benefits. The state stands to lose millions in federal aid if the system is not fixed.
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