i was homeless too waiting for deo!!! slept in my sisters garage for 2 months. the system is broken!!!! when i finally got my money they shorted me by like $3000 and never explained why. i tried calling but gave up after waiting 2 hours and getting hung up on. twice.

Just want to add - when you're filing your appeal, be VERY specific about why you believe you're entitled to the additional months of backpay. Include dates, your work history, and reference any communications you've had with DEO about this issue. The more specific you are, the better chance you have of success. Also, keep claiming weeks (if your benefit year is still active) while you wait for the appeal to be processed. Appeals can take 30-60 days to be scheduled, but backpay issues are often resolved faster than other types of appeals. And don't forget - if your first-level appeal is denied, you can appeal to the Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission (RAAC) for a second review.

my checks were all different amounts too. DEO math makes no sense sometimes lol

I'm glad you're getting this resolved! For future reference, the proper steps after filing an initial claim are: 1. Submit initial application 2. Receive confirmation number 3. Set up CONNECT account 4. Log in every two weeks to claim weeks (even before approval) 5. Complete work search requirements (5 activities per week) 6. Report any earnings during claimed weeks Many people don't realize step 4 needs to happen regardless of claim status. The system doesn't clearly explain this, which is why so many people miss out on weeks they should receive.

did ur husband get the adjudication email too?? thats what happened to my bf and we had to wait like 6 weeks just to talk to somebody!!

Just checking back - were you able to resolve this issue? The suggestion about calling early in the morning is solid. For locked accounts specifically, the technical support team (available 7:30am-8:30pm) often has more direct access to security overrides than regular claims agents. When you call, try pressing the options for technical support rather than claims questions. For the missed weeks, yes, he should be able to claim them retroactively once the account is unlocked. You'll need to specifically request this, as the system typically only allows claiming weeks during their designated time window. The agent should be able to open those weeks for claiming, but be sure to mention this specifically.

This system is BROKEN!!! I know people who've been waiting 3+ MONTHS for appeal hearings! And the DEO keeps "accidentally" denying obvious approvals to manipulate their numbers. They WANT low unemployment stats so they just deny everyone and make appeals impossible. Meanwhile people are losing homes and can't feed their families. DISGUSTING!!

UPDATE: I finally got through to someone at DEO using the Claimyr service (thanks for that recommendation @commenter). The agent confirmed my Q4 wages were missing from their system, apparently because my employer submitted them under a slightly different company name after a corporate restructuring. She's escalated my case to a claims examiner for review. The agent said it should be resolved in 5-7 business days and that I can withdraw my appeal if it gets fixed before the hearing date. Huge relief! Will update again when it's resolved.

The lack of confirmation emails is definitely a design flaw in the external system. To prevent this from happening again: 1. Always claim through direct CONNECT if possible 2. If you must use the external site, take screenshots of every page of your submission 3. Log into CONNECT within 48 hours to verify your submissions were recorded properly 4. If they weren't recorded, you can manually add them in CONNECT if it's before the weekly deadline For your current situation, you need to speak with a claims specialist specifically. Regular DEO agents can't always help with this type of issue. When you call, immediately ask to be transferred to a claims specialist who can review work search verification issues.

Update: I just checked with a friend who works at DEO, and they confirmed there was actually a system glitch with the external site for submissions on 5/29-5/30. Several claimants were affected. They're supposedly processing a batch correction for everyone impacted, so you might see the additional money appear in your account within 3-5 business days without having to take action. I'd still recommend calling to make sure you're on the list for the correction.