Any benefit payments made to a claimant are charged to the employer's record if the individual earned what amount in wages?

The correct answer is based on the threshold that determines when benefit payments made to a claimant will be charged to an employer's record. In Florida, this threshold is set at $100. This means that if a claimant has earned $100 or more in wages during their base period, any unemployment benefits they receive will be charged against the employer’s account.

This policy is significant for employers, as it affects their unemployment compensation tax rate. Understanding this amount helps employers manage their financial liabilities related to unemployment claims. The other amounts, while possibly relevant in other contexts or states, do not meet the specific criteria established in Florida's unemployment compensation system regarding when benefits impact an employer's record.