Filed UI claim 2 months ago, no payments or updates. What to do?
I filed my unemployment claim two months ago and still haven't received any payments or updates. This is getting really frustrating. Has anyone else experienced such long delays? What should I do next? I'm worried about bills piling up and don't know how much longer I can wait.
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Heather Tyson
Ugh, I'm in the same boat. It's been almost 3 months for me. The system is so broken rn 😤
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Raul Neal
•3 months?! That's insane. Have you tried calling them?
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Heather Tyson
•Yeah, but I can never get through. It's always busy or they hang up on me 🙄
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Jenna Sloan
•Pro tip: call right when they open. I got through after only 30 mins on hold that way!
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Christian Burns
Here's what worked for me: 1. Document everything. Keep a log of all your attempts to contact them. 2. Send a detailed email explaining your situation. 3. Reach out to your local state representative. They can sometimes expedite things. 4. Check your online account daily for any updates or requests for additional info. 5. If possible, try to call first thing in the morning when they open. Don't give up! It's frustrating, but persistence pays off. Good luck!
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Paloma Clark
•Thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely try reaching out to my state rep. Didn't even think of that.
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Sasha Reese
•This is solid advice. I'd add: join Facebook groups for your state's unemployment. Sometimes they have insider tips or at least you'll feel less alone in the struggle.
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Muhammad Hobbs
I found a method to get someone on the phone. I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video explaining it: https://youtu.be/W4S1W6V2hOQ
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Noland Curtis
•Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit?
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Muhammad Hobbs
•I was skeptical too, but I tried it and it actually worked. Saved me hours of frustration.
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Diez Ellis
•20 bucks tho? That's steep when you're already broke from waiting on unemployment 😬
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Muhammad Hobbs
•I get it, but for me it was worth it to finally get some answers. Plus I got my claim sorted out, so it paid for itself.
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Vanessa Figueroa
have u checked ur spam folder? sometimes important emails end up there. also make sure ur contact info is up to date in the system
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Abby Marshall
This is why we need to overhaul the entire unemployment system. It's a joke that people have to wait months for help when they're already in a tough spot. 🤬
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Sadie Benitez
•Preach! 🙌 The system was never designed to handle this many claims at once. It's like trying to use dial-up internet in 2023.
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Drew Hathaway
Quick question - did you receive any kind of confirmation when you first filed? If not, there's a chance your claim didn't go through properly.
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Paloma Clark
•Yeah, I got an email confirmation. That's why I'm so confused about the lack of updates since then.
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Drew Hathaway
•Hmm, that is weird. Might be worth double-checking all the info you submitted. One wrong digit can hold things up.
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Laila Prince
Plot twist: what if we all show up at the unemployment office with lawn chairs and snacks? Make it a sit-in until they process our claims 😂
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Isabel Vega
•lmao im down. we can live stream it too 🎥
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Dominique Adams
•Careful, they might hire us as new claims processors on the spot! 😅
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Dylan Cooper
Two months is absolutely unacceptable! I had a similar issue last year and what finally worked was filing a complaint with the Colorado Department of Labor directly through their website. There's a specific form for delayed claims processing. Also, try reaching out to Colorado Legal Aid - they have free resources for unemployment issues and can sometimes get things moving faster than going through the regular channels. Don't let them make you wait indefinitely when you need this support now!
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