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Unfortunately, CONNECT doesn't show you exactly what your employer reported. However, when you speak with a DEO representative, they can tell you what information was provided by your employer. This is another reason why getting on the phone with DEO is important in these situations.\n\nIf you discover your employer provided incorrect information, you'll want to address this specifically in your appeal. Include any documentation that proves your employment ended through no fault of your own (layoff notice, final paycheck stub, termination letter, etc.).\n\nAlso, while you're dealing with this issue, continue documenting your work search activities thoroughly. If DEO is scrutinizing your case for one reason, they may look more closely at all aspects of your claim.
also try contacting ur state senator not just representative!! thats wht worked 4 me. they have staff who deal w/ DEO issues all day long and can sometimes push things through faster.
UPDATE: I took everyone's advice and tried multiple approaches. The early morning calling didn't work (still got disconnected), but I did email that determinations address with my claim ID and a detailed explanation. Also contacted my state senator's office. I finally got a call back today from an adjudicator who explained there was confusion about my last day of work vs. when I filed. They're clearing it now and said payments should process within 48 hours! Thank you all for the help and support during this stressful time.
Fantastic news! That's exactly how these situations typically resolve - a simple misunderstanding that needs clarification. Make sure to keep checking your CONNECT account to verify the payments process correctly.
check if ur county has emergency rental help...in hillsborough they have a program that can help with this exact situation
Thank you everyone for your advice. I'm going to report my work accurately when I claim and see if I qualify for any partial benefits. I'll also look into the emergency rental assistance programs. I'm still worried but at least I know what my options are now.
back in march my wifi was out for a week and i missed claiming. i just waited til next time & only got paid for the newer weeks. not worth the hassle imo 🤷♂️
UPDATE: I got through to DEO finally using that Claimyr service someone suggested. The agent was super helpful and said my flood situation definitely counts as good cause! I need to upload a statement explaining what happened along with any documentation I have (pictures of the flood damage, text messages about staying with my sister, etc.) within 7 days. Then they'll review my case and hopefully let me claim those missed weeks. For anyone else dealing with this - they said the key things they look for with missed weeks are: 1. Was the reason truly beyond your control? 2. Did you try to find an alternative way to claim (like public library computers)? 3. Did you request the backdating as soon as reasonably possible? Thanks everyone for your help! I'll update again when I hear their decision.
Ava Garcia
WARNING: Be super careful if you worked AT ALL during your claim period before filling this out. My friend filled out his quarterly form last month and accidentally underreported some gig work he did. They flagged his entire claim for fraud investigation and his payments have been on hold for 3 weeks now!
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Sofia Morales
•Oh no! That's scary. I did some freelance work last month that I reported on my weekly claims. Should I attach documentation to this quarterly form too or just list the income again?
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Dylan Mitchell
•@profile3 - If you already reported the freelance work on your weekly claims, you should still include it on the quarterly form if it falls within the quarter being reviewed. The system should already have record of it, but it's always better to be consistent. You don't need to attach documentation unless specifically requested, but keep those records for at least a year in case they do an audit later.
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Giovanni Mancini
UPDATE: Just wanted to let everyone know I successfully submitted my quarterly form yesterday, and this morning my claim status is back to Active! No interruption to my payments so far. The whole process was much easier than I feared. Thanks everyone for the reassurance and helpful tips!
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Dmitry Popov
•Awesome! Mine went through too. DEO actually doing something right for once lol
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