Updating on my situation: after using Claimyr to finally reach DEO, they told me my claim needed wage verification because I had worked for multiple employers. The agent transferred me directly to an adjudication specialist who fixed it while I was on the phone. Went from "under review" to "eligible" in one call. Sometimes you just need to reach the right person who can actually see what's holding things up.

I'm in a similar boat - been waiting 3+ weeks with "under review" status and it's really stressing me out financially. Reading through these comments, it sounds like the key things are: 1) Keep claiming weeks no matter what (I wasn't doing this!), 2) Try calling right at 7:30am on Monday mornings, and 3) Consider contacting my state rep if nothing happens soon. The multiple employer thing seems to be a common trigger for manual review. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - at least now I know I'm not alone in this frustrating process and have some concrete steps to try.

Has anyone else noticed that the CONNECT system is ridiculously confusing about where to report 1099/gig income? Like they intentionally make it complicated so they can hit you with overpayment notices later? 🙄

I've been doing Rover for about 6 months while on unemployment and learned this the hard way! Here's what I wish someone had told me from the start: 1. **Always report gross earnings** - even though it stings seeing that full amount when Rover takes their 20% cut 2. **Report for the week you do the work** - not when you get paid (this tripped me up initially) 3. **Keep a detailed log** - I use a simple spreadsheet with dates, client names, services provided, and gross earnings 4. **The $58 weekly allowance is your friend** - anything under that won't reduce your benefits at all 5. **Set aside 25-30% for taxes** - this includes both income tax and self-employment tax since you're basically running a small business The CONNECT system asks "Did you work or earn money?" during weekly certification - that's where you report it. Don't overthink it, just be honest about everything. DEO will eventually cross-reference with IRS data anyway, so it's not worth the risk of getting hit with an overpayment later. Good luck with your dog sitting business! It's actually pretty rewarding work beyond just the income.

I think the real issue is that Florida's unemployment system is designed to deny claims and keep the official unemployment rate artificially low. I was denied three times before finally getting approved, and then it was only for 12 weeks at $325 (before the recent increase). They count on people giving up.

To directly answer your question: There are currently no new federal unemployment programs being implemented through Florida DEO. The regular state Reemployment Assistance provides 12-23 weeks depending on state unemployment rate (currently at the minimum 12 weeks). If you've exhausted these benefits, I recommend connecting with your local CareerSource office for job search assistance and potential retraining opportunities. They can also inform you about other assistance programs you might qualify for.

One more thing I forgot to mention in my first comment - try emailing DEO.Publicrecords@deo.myflorida.com and request all records related to your claim under Florida public records law. Sometimes this can shake things loose since they're legally required to respond to public records requests. Include your claimant ID, full name, and last 4 of SSN.

UPDATE: I finally got through this morning using the 7:30am trick! The agent actually told me my claim has been flagged for "multiple employment verification issues" - apparently 2 of my previous employers never responded to DEO's verification requests, and instead of just TELLING ME THIS, they've left my claim in limbo for 10 months!!! She said she's forwarding my case to a supervisor for expedited review, but I'm not holding my breath. I'm going to try all the other suggestions here too - public records request, inspector general complaint, and probably the news station route if nothing moves in the next week. Thank you all for the advice!

Good that you found the fact finding section! Even if it's due today, submit it anyway with as much documentation as you can. The system usually gives you until 11:59 PM tonight. If you're having trouble uploading documents, try making PDFs that are smaller than 5MB each - the system often rejects larger files. Also, take screenshots of your submission confirmation page as proof you completed it on time. This can be helpful if there's any dispute later about whether you met the deadline.

So glad you got it submitted in time! This is exactly why I always tell people to screenshot everything when dealing with DEO - their system can be so unpredictable. For anyone else reading this thread, it's also worth noting that you can usually request an extension on fact-finding deadlines if you have a legitimate reason (like the system not properly notifying you where to find the request). But obviously it's better to meet the original deadline when possible. Hope your benefits continue without any hiccups!