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DEO requested 2nd quarter claim form unexpectedly - normal or potential fraud?
I'm so confused right now. I've been receiving regular unemployment benefits for about 6 weeks, and everything was going fine with my bi-weekly claims. Yesterday I got an email notification to log into CONNECT, and there's a message saying I need to complete a '2nd quarter claim form' within 7 days or my benefits might be affected. I've never had to do this before! The timing seems weird since I just did my regular claim last week. The form is asking for basically the same info I already provided in my initial application. Is this normal? Has anyone else been asked to fill this out? I'm worried it might be some kind of glitch or even fraud attempt. Should I call DEO to verify before I submit anything?
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Gross Deductions status on DEO CONNECT - am I facing an overpayment issue?
I just logged into CONNECT to claim my weeks and noticed my status shows 'Gross Deductions' instead of the usual 'Pending' or 'Processed'. I've been getting benefits for about 6 weeks now (laid off from construction work in January). This is my first time seeing this status and I'm getting worried it means I messed something up. Does 'Gross Deductions' mean I have an overpayment situation? I reported all my income correctly as far as I know. Has anyone else seen this status before? I'm trying to avoid getting hit with a huge bill later if they think I was overpaid. Really can't afford that right now.
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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. If 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.). Also, 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.
DEO pending issue since May - can't reach anyone helpful after countless calls
I'm about to break down here. My DEO claim has had a 'pending issue' flag since May 24th and I'm completely stuck in limbo. Every time I manage to get through on the phone (which is maybe 1 out of 20 attempts), the agent just tells me 'there's a pending issue that needs adjudication' and they literally can't help me beyond that. My CONNECT account shows no details about what the pending issue even is! I've been calling multiple times daily for WEEKS. I've sent emails to my state representative, left messages with supervisors, and tried the chat feature. Nothing. No progress. My savings are completely depleted now, and my landlord is starting to get impatient about June rent. Does anyone have any tips for actually getting to someone who can RESOLVE this mysterious pending issue instead of just acknowledging it exists? I'm desperate and don't know what else to do. This system feels designed to make people give up.
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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.
So glad to hear it worked out! The Florida unemployment system is unnecessarily complicated, but it's great when things finally get resolved.
DEO question: Claiming benefits after starting work but before first paycheck - rent due
Hey everyone, I'm in a really tough spot and need advice ASAP. I just started a new job this week (yay finally!) but my first paycheck won't come until the 9th. My rent is due on the 1st (with grace period until the 5th) and I literally don't have enough money to cover it. I'm scheduled to claim my unemployment weeks soon. Can I claim one last time to pay my rent, or will DEO consider this fraud? I'm reporting that I found work, but I haven't actually been paid yet. I don't want to do anything illegal but I'm desperate not to get evicted. Has anyone dealt with something similar?
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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.
That's the right approach. Remember that properly reporting partial work may still result in some benefits, and you're protecting yourself from future overpayment issues. Good luck with the new job!
Can I claim missed DEO weeks from July without computer access?
Lost my internet connection right after the 4th of July and couldn't claim my unemployment weeks for almost 3 weeks. I was staying with my sister after my apartment flooded and she doesn't have wifi. By the time I got back home, CONNECT says I can't claim those weeks anymore. I'm freaking out because that's almost $1,100 I desperately need for rent. Has anyone successfully requested backdating for missed weeks recently? The DEO website is confusing me with all the talk about 'good cause' and I can't get through on the phone. Please help!
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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 🤷♂️
That might work if you only miss one week, but OP is talking about missing THREE weeks. That's a lot of money to just give up on without trying!
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.
Great news! Make sure your statement is detailed and specific about dates, what happened with the flood, and why you couldn't access alternative computers. Also mention any attempts you made to contact DEO during that time. The more specific, the better. Good luck!
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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