Glad to hear you finally got the payment! This is exactly what I've seen happen multiple times - the payment gets released but CONNECT never updates to show it properly. It's like their payment system and their website don't talk to each other at all. For anyone else dealing with this issue, Luca's experience shows that sometimes you just have to wait it out. Three weeks seems to be pretty typical for these random holds to resolve themselves. The frustrating part is there's usually no rhyme or reason to it, and DEO rarely gives you any heads up about what's happening. Keep checking your payment method (direct deposit or Way2Go card) even when CONNECT still shows "on hold" - that seems to be the most reliable way to know if the money actually came through.

As a newcomer to this community, I'm really grateful to have found this thread! I'm currently dealing with a similar "on hold" situation with my unemployment claim and was starting to panic thinking the money was just gone forever. Reading through everyone's experiences has been incredibly reassuring, especially knowing that @Luca Esposito eventually got his payment even though CONNECT never updated properly. The fact that it took 3 weeks is frustrating but at least gives me a realistic timeline to expect. I had no idea about things like the monetary reconsideration option that @Mateo Rodriguez mentioned, or that Claimyr service @Aisha Abdullah brought up. It's clear that navigating the DEO system requires a lot of patience and persistence, but seeing how this community supports each other through these challenges gives me hope. Thanks to everyone who shared their stories - it really helps to know we're not alone in dealing with these confusing system glitches!

anybody know if work search requirements are different if u have a part time job already? do i still need to do all 5 job contacts if im already working 2 days a week?

I went through this exact same nightmare with CONNECT! What worked for me was using the last Saturday of the current benefit week as the "end date" - that's typically how DEO structures their claim periods. The key thing is to be consistent with how you report it each time you claim weeks. One tip that saved me a lot of headaches: when you report your restaurant earnings, make sure you include ALL income including tips if you get them. DEO gets employer wage reports quarterly, so if there's a mismatch between what you reported and what your employer reported, it can trigger an investigation. Also, don't stress too much about the "end date" thing - as long as you keep accurately reporting your weekly earnings and hours worked, DEO understands you're still employed there. The system is just poorly designed for partial unemployment situations like ours!

I was in adjudication for 8 weeks earlier this year over a job separation issue and finally got approved last month. I've been so focused on just getting paid that I haven't even thought about when it all might end! Does anyone know if time spent in adjudication counts against your 12 weeks? I was unemployed that whole time but not receiving benefits.

Thanks everybody for clearing this up! Feeling much better now understanding that my regular benefits continue. One last question - do I need to do anything special when Dec 26 comes? Like re-apply or fill out different forms in CONNECT? Or does everything just continue automatically?

anyone else notice that the connect website and phone systems are extra glitchy on mondays? i swear they do it on purpose cuz they know more people try to call on mondays

I went through the exact same nightmare last month! Here's what finally worked for me: I called at 2:47 PM on a Thursday (weird time, I know) and when I got to the menu, I pressed option 5 then waited about 10 seconds before pressing anything else. Sometimes pressing buttons too fast confuses their ancient phone system. When the next menu came up, I selected option 1 then option 3. Got transferred to claims on the first try! The wait was still about 45 minutes but at least I was in the right queue. Also make sure you have your Social Security number, claim confirmation number, and the dates of the weeks you're asking about written down before you call. The agent was able to see my adjudication issue immediately and explained it was just waiting for employer verification. Got it resolved that same day. Don't give up - you WILL get through eventually!

Update for anyone else finding this thread with the same issue: I checked with my case from last year, and the exact timing was 37 days from my first unemployment payment with child support withheld until it appeared in my ex's account. After that, it was consistently 12-14 days for each subsequent payment. The system is frustratingly slow, but it does eventually work. Also worth noting - when the payments finally started, they came individually (not as one lump sum), but several showed up on the same day since they were all backlogged in the system.

I'm dealing with the exact same frustrating situation right now! DEO has been taking $112/week from my benefits for child support for over a month, but my ex hasn't seen a penny yet. Reading through everyone's experiences here is both helpful and infuriating - 30-45 days seems to be the norm, which is absolutely ridiculous in 2025. I tried calling both DEO and the child support office multiple times but either get disconnected or told "it's processing" with no real timeline. At least now I know this delay is unfortunately normal and not just my case being lost in the system. Going to try calling that CS number (800-622-KIDS) tomorrow to see if they show anything pending. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - it helps to know we're not alone in dealing with Florida's broken systems!