Congratulations on winning your appeal! That's such a huge accomplishment after 6 weeks of fighting the system. I went through a similar appeal process about 7 months ago when DEO incorrectly denied me for "insufficient work search documentation" even though I had submitted everything they requested. After receiving my favorable determination letter, it took about 8 business days for my account status to change from "Hold - Adjudication" to "Eligible," and then another 3 days for the payment to actually process and hit my bank account. My back pay was around $2,800 and came as a single deposit. You're doing everything right by continuing to claim your weekly certifications. The key thing now is just patience - check your CONNECT account once daily (not obsessively like I did!) and watch for those status changes. You don't need to submit anything else or make any calls. The system will automatically process your $4,750 once everything updates. One tip that really helped my peace of mind: take screenshots of your determination letter and any status changes you see in your account. Having that documentation saved me when I had a minor glitch later and needed to prove my case to a DEO agent. You've cleared the biggest hurdle by winning the appeal - now it's just waiting for their slow system to catch up. Hang in there, you're almost at the finish line!

Congratulations on winning your appeal! That's such a huge relief after 6 weeks of fighting DEO. I went through something very similar about 4 months ago when they wrongfully denied me for "abandoning work" even though I was actually terminated due to budget cuts. After I received my favorable determination letter, it took about 10 business days for my held weeks to change from "Hold - Adjudication" to "Eligible" status in CONNECT, and then another 5 days for the actual payment to process. My back pay was around $4,200 and came as one lump sum deposit. You're absolutely doing the right thing by continuing to claim your weekly certifications - that's crucial. The main thing now is just patience (I know, easier said than done when you need the money). Check your CONNECT account once daily to monitor status changes, but try not to obsessively refresh like I did - it just adds to the stress. Make sure to screenshot your determination letter and keep it saved somewhere safe. If there are any delays or system glitches down the road, having that proof readily available makes everything much smoother when dealing with DEO agents. Your $4,750 should process automatically once their system fully updates the reversal. No additional forms or calls needed from you. You've won the hardest battle - now it's just waiting for their slow system to catch up with the decision. Hang in there, you're so close to the finish line!

I'm new to this community but this discussion has been incredibly enlightening! As someone currently 5 months into my unemployment claim, I had zero awareness of these base period earnings requirements until reading through this thread. The $3,800 minimum across two quarters rule is absolutely crucial information that DEO should make crystal clear upfront. I've been hesitant to take on any work while claiming benefits because I was worried about the weekly reporting process and potential complications, but now I realize that's actually counterproductive for my long-term situation. Based on all the advice shared here, I'm going to start actively looking for part-time or temp work to build up those quarterly earnings while I still have the cushion of my current benefits. The recommendations for specific temp agencies (Randstad, Adecco) and the Claimyr service for reaching DEO agents are exactly the kind of actionable information I needed. It's frustrating that you have to rely on community knowledge like this instead of clear guidance from official sources, but I'm so grateful this thread exists. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences and practical strategies - this has completely changed how I'm approaching the remainder of my claim period. Time to be proactive instead of reactive!

This thread has been absolutely invaluable! I'm currently about 4 months into my claim and had no idea about any of these base period requirements. Reading through everyone's experiences has been a real wake-up call - I've been avoiding any work because I thought it would complicate my benefits, but now I see that's actually setting me up for problems later. The $3,800 minimum across two quarters rule should honestly be plastered all over the DEO website. That "reapply" button is so misleading without proper context about what you actually need to qualify. I'm definitely going to start looking into temp agencies like the ones mentioned here (Randstad, Adecco) to begin building up some quarterly earnings while I still have my current benefits as a safety net. The advice about keeping detailed records and spreading work across different quarters is something I never would have thought of on my own. Thanks to Justin for asking this question and to everyone who shared such practical, detailed advice. This community is providing the kind of real-world guidance that you just can't get anywhere else. Time for me to stop being passive and start planning ahead!

This entire thread perfectly captures the nightmare that is dealing with DEO! Reading through everyone's experiences, it's clear that CONNECT has serious systemic issues with notifications not appearing properly. What really bothers me is how this creates a two-tier system where people who can afford services like Claimyr get their issues resolved quickly, while those who can't are stuck in phone call hell for weeks or months. It shouldn't cost extra money just to access the unemployment benefits you're entitled to! I'm currently dealing with my own mysterious eligibility issue (different from OP's but equally frustrating) and this thread has convinced me to start taking daily screenshots of my CONNECT pages. The idea that they can claim they sent notifications that never actually appeared is terrifying - especially when your financial survival depends on these benefits. Thanks to everyone who shared their stories and solutions here. It's sad that we have to rely on community knowledge to navigate a system that should be straightforward, but I'm grateful this resource exists. DEO really needs to fix their notification system before more people get denied for "failing to respond" to invisible requests.

This thread is incredibly eye-opening! I've been dealing with DEO for about 4 months now and thought I was losing my mind with all the system glitches and mysterious issues. Reading everyone's experiences makes me realize these problems are way more common than I thought. The fact that Amara's "eligibility issue" turned out to be a fact-finding request that never showed up in her inbox is both relieving (because it shows these issues ARE solvable) and infuriating (because how are we supposed to respond to invisible notifications?!). I'm definitely going to start taking screenshots of my CONNECT pages daily like several people suggested. The idea of being penalized for not responding to something I never received is honestly my worst nightmare right now. It's scary how broken this system is when people's livelihoods depend on it working properly. Thanks to everyone who shared their stories and solutions - especially the tips about documentation and having everything ready when you finally reach an agent. This community has become such a valuable resource for navigating the DEO chaos when their own system provides zero helpful information. It shouldn't be this hard to access benefits we've earned, but at least we can help each other through it!

I went through this exact same nightmare a few months ago! The key thing that saved me was realizing there are actually THREE different places you might need to upload documents depending on what DEO is asking for: 1) ID.me verification (which it sounds like you got sorted), 2) the regular document upload in your CONNECT inbox under "Correspondence", and 3) sometimes there's a separate link they email you for specific verifications. If you're still getting requests after completing ID.me, check your email for any direct links from DEO - sometimes they send a separate secure upload portal that bypasses CONNECT entirely. I missed one of these emails and it went to my spam folder! Also, when you do upload, the system is super slow to update - mine took almost 48 hours to show "received" even though it went through immediately. Don't panic if you don't see confirmation right away, just keep that screenshot like others mentioned!

One more tip that saved me when I was in a similar panic - if you're still having trouble with any uploads after trying all these suggestions, you can also try visiting a local library. I know it sounds weird, but their computers and internet connection sometimes work better with the DEO system than home internet. Plus, library staff are usually pretty good at helping with government websites. I spent hours failing at home, then got everything uploaded successfully in 15 minutes at the library. Sometimes it's just the browser/connection combo that makes the difference with CONNECT's finicky system.

I'm going through this exact same nightmare right now! My benefits stopped showing up last week with absolutely no warning or explanation in CONNECT. I've been calling nonstop for 4 days and getting those infuriating automatic hangups every single time. It's like they've designed the system to break people down mentally. Reading through all these responses has been both helpful and eye-opening - I had no idea this was happening to so many people right now. The fact that there are hidden system flags and backend changes they're not telling anyone about is absolutely unacceptable. We shouldn't have to become detectives just to access benefits we're entitled to. I'm going to try several of the approaches mentioned here: that Tallahassee direct line (850-245-7105), the Reemployment Services number (850-245-7298), and definitely looking into the Claimyr service. The stress of bills piling up while being unable to reach a human being is honestly affecting my physical health at this point. Thank you to everyone who's shared their success stories and specific numbers/strategies. It gives me hope that there are still ways through this broken system, even though it feels deliberately designed to make us give up. Will definitely update this thread with what works - we need to keep sharing information to help each other navigate this mess!

I'm going through this exact same situation right now and it's absolutely devastating! My benefits suddenly stopped 6 days ago with no explanation whatsoever, and I've been getting those soul-crushing automatic hangups every single time I call. The worst part is my CONNECT account shows absolutely nothing - no alerts, no messages, no pending issues - like my claim just vanished into thin air. This thread has been a godsend though - I had no idea there were so many alternative approaches and direct numbers to try. I'm definitely going to call that Reemployment Services line (850-245-7298) first thing tomorrow morning, and if that doesn't work, I'll try the Tallahassee direct line and look into Claimyr. The fact that multiple people have confirmed these methods actually work gives me the first real hope I've had all week. What really bothers me is how they can just stop people's lifelines without any notification or clear path to resolution. It feels like they're counting on us giving up out of sheer exhaustion and frustration. I've got rent due in 5 days and I'm honestly starting to panic. Thank you to everyone sharing their experiences and solutions - knowing I'm not alone in this nightmare and that there ARE ways through the system is keeping me sane right now. I'll definitely post an update once I try these methods. Stay strong everyone - we'll beat this broken system together!