As thousands of Disney cast members prepare to file unemployment, Governor Ron DeSantis is taking steps to make the process easier.
Governor DeSantis has signed an executive order to suspend the requirement for employees to re-certify their status every week.
Read the full order here:
The Disney furloughs begin April 19th, and Florida’s website for unemployment has been bogged down ever since the coronavirus began.
Earlier this week, Governor Ron DeSantis said he’s considering auto-enrolling furloughed Disney cast members. He has not sign an official order on that matter yet.
There is still no timeline for when Florida theme parks will reopen, but President Donald Trump has given governors the green light to decide a timetable for their states.