FL H0251

Amends Florida's unemployment compensation law to revise the definition of "good cause" for voluntarily leaving work, clarifying it includes only causes attributable to the employer that would compel a reasonable employee to cease working, or causes related to illness or disability.

Exempts individuals who voluntarily leave work due to circumstances related to domestic violence from disqualification for benefits, requiring them to provide evidence such as an injunction or protective order and prove future domestic violence is likely to occur.

Requires individuals claiming the domestic violence exemption to make reasonable efforts to preserve employment before quitting, such as seeking a protective injunction, relocating to a secure place, or requesting reasonable employer accommodation like a transfer.

Establishes that failure to pursue employment preservation efforts may be excused if the individual proves such efforts would likely be futile or increase the risk of future domestic violence incidents.

Prohibits charging employers' accounts for benefits paid to individuals who voluntarily leave work under the domestic violence exemption and takes effect July 1, 2014.