Flagler County, Florida, recorded a 3.7% unemployment rate in December, which placed it as the 14th highest out of 67 counties in the state. National unemployment has returned to its pre-COVID rates of 3.5% to 4%, however local economies still have varied rates. Flagler County’s current rate matches the national average but is 0.7 percentage points higher than the state level. In real numbers, this percentage indicates that about 1,958 out of approximately 52,459 working residents of Flagler County are currently jobless. Economists are concerned about the possibility of another recession coming, which could potentially increase the unemployment rate with more layoffs and business shutdowns.

If you are one of the unemployed individuals in Flagler County, or elsewhere in the state of California, and you need help understanding your unemployment benefits, customer service is available through the Employment Development Department (EDD). You can find information on how to get through to EDD on eddcaller.com. They offer resources and guidance on topics like how to get a hold of Paid Family Leave, how to contact SDI, and various other important topics. Help with navigating unemployment can be just a few clicks or a phone call away.