6+ weeks in DEO adjudication with no update - mortgage payment due next week

Unfortunately 6+ weeks in adjudication is pretty common with DEO right now. I was stuck in adjudication for almost 9 weeks before mine finally got resolved. The issue for me was that my former employer contested my claim (even though I was clearly laid off), and DEO has to investigate when that happens. When you log into CONNECT, click on the 'Determination, Pending Issues and Decision Summary' link - does it show anything specific there?

hav u tried callin right when they open at 7:30am? thats how i got thru once. but yeah its crazy how they expect ppl to survive w no income for MONTHS sometmes

I went through this exact situation last month. What worked for me was using Claimyr to get through to a DEO agent. Their service connects you directly to a DEO representative without having to deal with the busy signals and disconnects. I was skeptical at first, but after two months of failing to reach DEO on my own, I gave it a try and got through to an agent in about 25 minutes. The agent was able to see that my adjudication was actually complete but hadn't been properly updated in the system. You can check them out at claimyr.com - there's a video demo at https://youtu.be/UzW_hbUy-ss?si=zORd51jeq1GX5Ldj that shows how it works. Honestly, it was worth it just to finally get answers.

Is there any rhyme or reason to how DEO prioritizes these claims??? My neighbor filed 3 weeks after me and already got approved while I'm still waiting. It makes no sense!

I WAS STUCK IN ADJUDICATION FOR 10 WEEKS!!! The DEO is a JOKE. They don't care if you lose your house or can't feed your kids. And don't even bother with that useless "contact us" form on CONNECT. I submitted THREE messages and never got ANY response. This system is DESIGNED to discourage people from collecting benefits we EARNED through our work.

@original poster - Based on what you're describing, it sounds like your employer may be contesting your claim. This is really common in the hospitality industry. When you mentioned "separation issue - adjudication," that confirms it. What typically happens is DEO sends a questionnaire to both you and your employer, and then an adjudicator compares the responses. Here's what I'd recommend: 1. Call your former employer's HR department and ask if they contested your unemployment claim 2. Make sure you've submitted your work search requirements for each week (5 activities per week) so when this is resolved, you'll get paid for all weeks 3. Try to speak with a DEO agent who can actually see notes on your claim I know this is extremely stressful, but your claim hasn't been denied yet, so that's actually a good sign. It's just stuck in bureaucratic limbo.

After reading all the comments, I definitely think you need to speak with an actual DEO adjudicator. If your employer isn't contesting, there might be another issue flagging your claim. Sometimes it's something simple like a date mismatch or missing document that's holding everything up. When I finally got through to DEO after using Claimyr, I found out my issue was that I had a previous claim from 2 years ago that had somehow triggered a "double-dipping" flag, even though that claim had been closed for years. The agent was able to clear it immediately once I actually spoke with someone. Sometimes these issues are extremely simple to fix but impossible to resolve without talking to a real person with authority.

One other thing to try while you're waiting - contact your state representative's office. Their constituent services can sometimes help push unemployment claims through when they're stuck. Just Google "Florida state representative" plus your zip code, call their office, and explain your situation. Many have staff dedicated to helping with DEO issues specifically because so many Floridians have these problems. They won't be able to get you an immediate answer, but they can sometimes escalate cases that have been pending for an unreasonable amount of time.

UPDATE: I finally got through to DEO using Claimyr this morning (took about 35 minutes but that's way better than never). Turns out there was a discrepancy between my reported last day of work and what my employer reported - off by just TWO DAYS. The agent was able to verify my information, and my claim has been moved from adjudication to processing! The agent said I should see payments for all 6 weeks within 2-3 business days. I'm almost afraid to believe it, but this seems like real progress. Thank you all for your help and suggestions!