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Employment

Common Questions

I applied for reemployment assistance benefits but was denied. What do I do?
I thought I can get unemployment benefits if I lose my job. How do I apply?
I was working 20 years on the same job. I am not in a union and do not have an employment contract. My boss came in one day and fired me without giving any reason. What can I do?
My employer is not paying me for hours I worked including overtime. What can I do?
What if I was fired because of discrimination, harassment, or medical issues?
What other resources are available to help with debt and tax problems?

Florida Veterans Legal Helpline

The Veterans Legal Helpline is available to eligible veterans living in Florida. Get help with veterans benefits, family cases, housing cases, drivers licenses, social security, advanced directives, and more.

To apply for services, call (866) 486-6161, Monday-Friday, 9.a.m.-4:30 p.m. If your matter is not an emergency, you can also apply anytime online.

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Upcoming Legal Clinics

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The Prosperity Center at Sligh Magnet Middle School

Typically, the first Tuesday of every month.

08:00 am - 11:00 am

Location

Hillsborough

At the Prosperity Center, Bay Area Legal Services will provide free, open legal intakes and legal education trainings.

Legal Information Center

Online: Typically, Monday-Friday. In-person: See schedule below.

Location

Hillsborough

The Legal Information Center is a free program to provide information to people who are representing themselves in Family Law cases in Hillsborough County.

Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC)

Typically, daily hours Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Location

Virtual,

Hillsborough,

Pasco,

Pinellas,

Manatee,

Sarasota

We provide free help to low income individuals who have a tax issue with the IRS.

Apply for Services

Apply by phone Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., or apply online anytime for non-emergency legal matters. Language interpreters are available to you at no cost.

How do I apply? Am I eligible?

Bay Area Legal Services

If you live or have a case in Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, Manatee, or Sarasota counties, we may be able to help.

Call (800) 625-2257 to apply for service.

Or complete our online application and we will call you back.

Statewide Legal Helplines

If you live or have a case in Florida, we may be able to help.

Senior Legal Helpline: (888) 895-7873

Veterans Legal Helpline: (866) 486-6161

Disaster Legal Helpline: (833) 514-2940

TTY: (800) 955-8771