8 weeks waiting on DEO adjudication determination - no updates. Help!
Hey everyone, I've been waiting for my unemployment benefits for 8 weeks now due to a pending adjudication determination. I'm getting really frustrated with the lack of updates. Has anyone else experienced this? Any advice on how to speed up the process or at least get some information on what's going on with my claim?
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Genevieve Cavalier
Ugh, I feel your pain. I was stuck in adjudication hell for 12 weeks before I finally got my determination. It's like they forget we have bills to pay š
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Ethan Scott
ā¢12 weeks?! That's insane. I thought my 6-week wait was bad. The system is so broken š¤
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Lola Perez
ā¢Same boat here. 10 weeks and counting. Its like were all just numbers to them
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Genevieve Cavalier
ā¢Yeah, it's ridiculous. I had to borrow money from family just to keep afloat. The stress was unreal š«
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Nathaniel Stewart
Have you tried contacting your local state representative? Sometimes they can light a fire under the unemployment office and get things moving.
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Zane Hernandez
ā¢I hadn't thought of that. How do I find out who my rep is?
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Nathaniel Stewart
ā¢Just google '[your state] find my representative'. Most states have a website where you can enter your address and it'll show you who represents you. Good luck!
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Zane Hernandez
ā¢Thanks! I'll give that a shot. Fingers crossed š¤
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Riya Sharma
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Santiago Diaz
ā¢Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?
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Millie Long
ā¢20 bucks? Idk man, seems kinda sketchy
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Riya Sharma
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KaiEsmeralda
ā¢Can confirm, I used it last week and finally got through to a real person. Total game changer šÆ
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Debra Bai
Here's what I've learned from my own adjudication nightmare: ā¢ Keep calling regularly. Like, every day if you can. ā¢ Document EVERYTHING. Every call, every letter, every email. ā¢ Check your online account for any requests for additional info. ā¢ If you can, upload any supporting documents even if they haven't asked for them yet. ā¢ Write to your state reps and senator. Be polite but firm. ā¢ Join Facebook groups for your state's unemployment issues. Sometimes they have insider info. ā¢ If you have a complex case, consider getting a free consult with an employment lawyer. Stay strong, OP. The system sucks, but don't give up!
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Gabriel Freeman
ā¢This is gold š Wish I had known all this when I started my claim
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Zane Hernandez
ā¢Thank you so much for taking the time to write this out. I'm definitely going to follow your advice!
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Laura Lopez
lmao imagine thinking the government actually cares about us š¤” we're all just cogs in the machine bro
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Victoria Brown
Have you checked if there's any missing information on your claim? Sometimes they don't tell you if something's incomplete and it just sits there.
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Zane Hernandez
ā¢I've triple-checked everything, but maybe I'll give it another look. Thanks for the suggestion!
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Samuel Robinson
Ive been hearing rumors that theyre purposely delaying claims to force people back to work. Anyone else heard this?
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Camila Castillo
ā¢That's just a conspiracy theory. The real issue is understaffing and outdated systems.
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Brianna Muhammad
ā¢Idk man, wouldnt put it past them. Goverment always has hidden agendas š
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JaylinCharles
Pro tip: If you get through to someone, ask for a tier 2 specialist right away. They have more power to actually fix issues.
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Zane Hernandez
ā¢Oh, that's good to know. I'll definitely try that if I ever manage to get a human on the line.
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Eloise Kendrick
guys i just got my determination after 14 weeks!!! there is hope!!! hang in there!!!
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Lucas Schmidt
ā¢Congrats! š Was there anything specific you did to move things along?
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Eloise Kendrick
ā¢honestly, i think i just got lucky. but i did email my state rep last week, so maybe that helped?
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Olivia Evans
Hey Zane, I'm in a similar boat - 7 weeks and counting here. One thing that helped me get some movement was filing a complaint with the Florida Department of Commerce. You can do it online and it creates a paper trail that forces them to respond within a certain timeframe. Also, try calling first thing in the morning right when they open (8 AM) - I've had better luck getting through then. The waiting is brutal but don't give up! šŖ
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