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This reminds me of when my daughter lost her job at the mall during that big retail shutdown last year. She was only there for two weeks before everyone got laid off. She kept getting denied by DEO too. The whole thing is so frustrating. She ended up moving back home with us because she couldn't pay rent. Have you looked into food banks in your area? At least that could help with feeding your kids while you figure things out.
I'm sorry about your daughter's situation. That's exactly what I'm afraid of - having to give up my apartment. I've been to our local food bank once already. They were helpful but said they can only provide assistance once a month due to high demand.
After reading through this thread, I think your best next steps are: 1) Use one of the methods suggested to actually speak with a DEO representative - either calling right at opening time or using Claimyr if you continue having trouble getting through 2) Ask specifically about alternative assistance programs you might qualify for given your childcare situation 3) Contact your county's Human Services department about emergency assistance programs - many counties have special funds for families with children 4) Document everything - your attempts to find work, childcare limitations, and communications with DEO Most importantly, don't give up after the initial rejection. Many people get denied initially but qualify after speaking with an actual representative who can consider your full situation.
Thank you for laying out clear steps. I feel a bit less overwhelmed now with a plan to follow. I'll try calling at opening time tomorrow, and if that doesn't work, I'll look into Claimyr. I'll also contact Human Services tomorrow. I appreciate everyone's help so much.
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When my unemployment ran out I started donating plasma twice a week. Brought in about $400/month which helped a lot with groceries. Not ideal but it was something when nothing else was coming in.
I hadn't thought about plasma donation! There's a center not far from me. Might look into that as a temporary option. $400/month would definitely help.
One last thought - when you're budgeting those final DEO payments, remember they're taxable income. If you didn't have taxes withheld, set aside some money for potential tax bills next year. I made that mistake and got hit with an unexpected tax bill after my benefits ended. And keep documenting EVERYTHING related to your job search. Some assistance programs want proof you're actively looking for work. Most importantly - don't lose hope. I was unemployed for almost 5 months after benefits ended, but eventually found something. It's incredibly stressful, but you will get through this.
You're right about the taxes - I did have them withholding, thankfully. And I'll definitely keep detailed records of all my job applications. Really appreciate all the support here - feeling a bit more hopeful today.
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One more thing to prepare for: expect your account to go into "pending" status during the transition between benefit years. This is normal but stressful. You'll still need to claim weeks during this time, even though payments might be delayed until your new claim is processed. If your claim gets stuck in adjudication during the transition (this happened to me), be persistent about contacting DEO. The regular phone lines are nearly impossible, so having alternative contact methods ready is essential. Also, occasionally check your CONNECT inbox and spam folder for any fact-finding questionnaires. Missing these can seriously delay your new claim processing.
Thank you for the heads up about the pending status. I'll mentally prepare for that so I don't panic when it happens. And good reminder about checking for messages - I've had important DEO emails go to spam before.
Andre Moreau
Based on all your responses, it seems like you're taking the right steps now. One additional thing I'd recommend: Request a hearing specifically for "identity theft determination" rather than just appealing the overpayment notices. When you're able to speak with someone at DEO, make it clear that you're not disputing individual weeks but rather asserting that the entire claim is fraudulent. The ID theft form (DEO-CO) should be submitted with as much supporting documentation as possible: - Police report - Identity theft report from FTC (identitytheft.gov) - Signed affidavit - Any evidence showing you were employed during the claimed periods Keep us posted on your progress. Identity theft cases are unfortunately common with DEO, but they can be resolved with persistence.
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Aisha Ali
•Thank you - I'll definitely request that specific type of hearing. I'm employed full-time and have been since 2023, so I can easily prove I wasn't eligible for benefits during the periods they're claiming. I'll update this thread once I make some progress. Really appreciate everyone's help and suggestions!
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Yuki Nakamura
the DEO is such a joke lol they probly wont even look at ur case for another year hahaha.... happened to my friend and it took 2 YEARS to fix!!! florida unemployment is THE WORST in the country no contest
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Ethan Moore
•While the system is definitely flawed, this type of comment isn't particularly helpful to someone actively trying to solve their problem. There are specific steps OP can take that might resolve this much faster than 2 years, as others have pointed out.
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