Congratulations on landing the retail management position! Just went through this exact process last month when I started my new job. The advice from @Giovanni Moretti is spot on - report your return to work during your final week claim, provide all employer details, and you're done. One small tip: screenshot or save confirmation of when you reported the job just in case you ever need proof later. DEO's system can be glitchy sometimes and it's good to have documentation. Best of luck with the new role!

Congrats on the new job! I just went through this same process a few weeks ago. One thing I'll add to all the great advice here - make sure you're 100% clear on your actual start date vs. orientation/training days. I almost made a mistake because my "orientation" was on a Friday but my actual first paid work day wasn't until the following Monday. DEO cares about when you start getting paid, not when you show up for paperwork. Also, if your new job offers any kind of signing bonus or immediate payment, that counts as earnings for the week you receive it. Just wanted to mention these details since they can trip people up! Good luck with the retail management position - hope it goes great!

I'm having this exact same problem! Been getting the "request blocked" error since yesterday and was starting to think DEO had blacklisted my IP or something. This thread has been so helpful - huge relief knowing it's a widespread system issue and not just me! I have my work search requirements due this Friday and was getting really worried about missing the deadline. After reading through everyone's experiences, I'm definitely going to try that router restart method first since so many people have mentioned it worked for them. If that doesn't help, I'll call the automated line (1-833-352-7759) early tomorrow morning. It's crazy how these DEO system glitches can cause so much anxiety when we're already stressed about our benefits, but this community is incredible at supporting each other through these issues. Thanks everyone for sharing your solutions and updates - makes such a difference knowing we're not dealing with this alone! I'll post back with results after trying the router restart.

I'm experiencing this exact same "request blocked" issue right now! Started getting the error this morning when I tried to check my claim status and I was completely panicking thinking something was wrong with my account. This thread has been such a huge relief - so glad to know it's a widespread DEO system problem and not just me! I have my biweekly certification due this weekend and was getting really stressed about potentially missing it. After reading through all these helpful comments and suggestions, I'm definitely going to try that router restart method first since so many people have mentioned it worked for them. If that doesn't help, I'll call the automated line (1-833-352-7759) early tomorrow morning to complete my certification over the phone. It's honestly frustrating that DEO's system keeps having these technical issues when we're all depending on these benefits, but this community has been incredible at helping each other navigate these problems. Thank you everyone for sharing your experiences and solutions - it makes such a difference knowing we're not alone in dealing with this mess! I'll definitely update if the router restart works or if I discover any other solutions.

I'm in week 3 of adjudication and this thread has been incredibly helpful! My employer contested my claim after I was laid off due to "budget restructuring" - seeing how common this pattern is makes me realize it's probably a deliberate delay tactic. I've been trying to call DEO every day with zero success, just like everyone else here. After reading all the Claimyr success stories, I'm going to try it tomorrow morning. It's frustrating to pay $20 just to access information about my own case, but it seems like the only way to actually talk to a human who can tell me what's really going on. The uncertainty is honestly worse than the waiting - at least if I knew what they needed or how much longer to expect, I could plan accordingly. Thank you to everyone sharing their experiences, especially @Lena Kowalski for the detailed updates! It gives me hope that there's actually a way through this nightmare. I'll make sure to update everyone once I try Claimyr and hopefully get some real answers about my adjudication status.

I'm in week 5 of adjudication and this entire thread has been such a lifesaver! My situation is almost identical to everyone else's - legitimate layoff due to company downsizing, employer contested it (probably to delay payments), and absolutely zero communication from DEO about what's actually happening with my case. I've been calling the regular DEO number every single day and it's completely useless - either immediate busy signals or it just hangs up after a few seconds. The financial stress is really getting to me since I have no idea when this might resolve or if there's something specific they need from me. After reading all these success stories with Claimyr, I'm definitely going to try it this week. It's ridiculous that we have to pay a third-party service just to get basic information about our own unemployment claims, but at this point I'm willing to try anything that actually works. The pattern everyone's describing - missing documentation that DEO never requested, employer contests on legitimate layoffs, complete communication blackout - shows just how broken this system really is. Thank you all for sharing your experiences and creating this supportive community. It really helps knowing we're not alone in this nightmare, and that there might actually be a way to get real answers about our cases. I'll definitely update everyone once I try Claimyr and hopefully make some progress!

This thread has been a lifesaver! I'm currently going through the exact same situation - my Way2Go card has been declining for 3 days straight despite having over $1,400 in benefits. I've been calling nonstop with no luck until I found this thread. I'm going to try the 2-4-3 sequence tomorrow morning at exactly 8:30am like everyone recommended. The tip about spacing transactions by at least an hour is eye-opening - I was definitely doing multiple errands back-to-back which probably triggered their fraud detection. It's absolutely insane that we need these elaborate workarounds just to access our own money, but I'm so grateful this community exists to help each other navigate this nightmare system. I'll update everyone once I hopefully get through to customer service. Thank you all for sharing your hard-won knowledge - you're literally saving people from financial disasters!

I just want to add my experience to this incredible collection of solutions! I dealt with this exact same Way2Go card nightmare about 4 months ago - card kept declining everywhere even though I had $2,100 in benefits. What finally worked for me was the 2-4-3 sequence at 8:30am sharp, but here's an additional tip I haven't seen mentioned: if you get disconnected during the call (which happened to me twice), immediately call back and press 2-4-3-0 instead. The "0" at the end sometimes gets you to a callback queue where they'll call you back within an hour instead of having to start over. My card was locked because I made 4 transactions in different cities while job hunting - apparently driving around for interviews triggered their location-based fraud detection! The rep was actually apologetic and said their system is "overly sensitive" but corporate won't change the settings. She also told me that Friday afternoons and Monday mornings have the longest wait times, so avoid those if possible. This thread should honestly be required reading for anyone getting Florida unemployment benefits - the amount of collective wisdom here is absolutely incredible!

I'm dealing with a very similar situation right now and this thread has been incredibly helpful! Moved from North Carolina to Florida in January for what was supposed to be a stable position in finance, only to get let go after 7 weeks because they "overhired" for the department. Based on everyone's advice here, I filed my Combined Wage Claim about 10 days ago and I'm prepared for the long wait. A couple of additional tips I've picked up from my research: - Make sure you answer "yes" to receiving unemployment benefits from another state if you've ever collected them before, even if it was years ago. This can affect your eligibility calculation. - Keep copies of everything you submit through CONNECT. The system sometimes "loses" uploaded documents and you'll want to be able to resubmit quickly. - If you get stuck in "pending" status for more than 6 weeks, consider reaching out to your state representative's office. They sometimes have direct contacts at DEO who can expedite reviews. The uncertainty is definitely stressful, but seeing all these success stories gives me hope. It sounds like as long as you have sufficient wages from your previous state and your separation wasn't voluntary, the Combined Wage Claim process does work - it just takes patience. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences. This community is a lifesaver when you're navigating Florida's unemployment system!

I went through this exact situation in 2023! Moved from Virginia to Florida for a marketing role that lasted exactly 3 weeks before they eliminated the entire department. It's honestly one of the most stressful experiences - you uproot your life for what seems like a great opportunity and then get blindsided. The Combined Wage Claim process absolutely works, but you need to be prepared for a longer wait time. Mine took about 6 weeks to get approved, but I did receive all the back pay retroactive to my filing date. Here's what I wish I had known: 1. File ASAP even if you don't have every document ready - your benefit start date is based on when you file, not when you're approved 2. When entering your Georgia employment info, include everything - exact dates, wages, supervisor name, company address, reason for leaving, etc. 3. Keep detailed records of every job application from day one - FL requires 5 work search activities per week and they can audit your records 4. Check your CONNECT inbox daily for any requests for additional info and respond immediately The fact that you were terminated due to restructuring (not your fault) and that you moved specifically for this job actually strengthens your case. You clearly didn't quit your previous job without good cause. Hang in there - the process is slow but it does work for situations like ours!