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DEO claim pending adjudication for 5+ months, no benefits received. Help!

I've been waiting for over 5 months now and my unemployment claim is still pending adjudication. I haven't received any benefits yet. Has anyone else experienced this? Any advice on how to speed up the process or get in touch with someone who can help?

I found a way to solve pending unemployment claim for months, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0CBiocqRlI

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Ugh, I feel your pain. I was in the same boat for 4 months. It's ridiculous how long they make us wait. Have you tried calling them? It's a nightmare to get through, but it might help.

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I've tried calling so many times, but I can never get through. It's always busy or I'm on hold forever. Did you have any luck getting through?

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It took me like 50 tries, no joke. I finally got through at like 7:59 AM right when they opened. Keep trying, its frustrating but worth it when you finally talk to someone.

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Pro tip: call right at 7:59 AM and keep redialing until you get in the queue. Worked for me after weeks of trying!

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5 months?! That's insane. Have you tried reaching out to your local state representative? Sometimes they can help push things along.

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I found a method to get someone on the phone. I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/AsdxiF0IH1k

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Sounds too good to be true. Does it really work? $20 seems steep for a phone call.

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I was skeptical too, but it actually worked for me. Saved me hours of frustration. The $20 was worth it to finally get my issue resolved.

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How long did you have to wait once they called you back?

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It took about 2 hours, but I just went about my day and they called when an agent was ready. Way better than being stuck on hold myself.

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The whole system is broken af 🤬 I've been waiting 3 months and still nothing. This is peoples livelihoods were talking about!

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Preach! 👏 The government needs to get its act together. We can't just sit around waiting forever while bills pile up.

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Here's what I did to finally get my claim resolved after 4 months of waiting: 1. Document everything. Keep a log of all your attempts to contact them, including dates and times. 2. Contact your state representative and senator. Send them a detailed email explaining your situation. 3. File a complaint with the Department of Labor. Sometimes this can trigger a review of your case. 4. If you're really desperate, consider reaching out to local media. Sometimes public pressure can work wonders. 5. Join Facebook groups or forums dedicated to unemployment issues in your state. Sometimes you can get insider tips or even find employees who can help. 6. If all else fails, consider seeking legal advice. Some lawyers offer free consultations for unemployment cases. Don't give up! It's a frustrating process, but persistence usually pays off eventually.

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Wow, thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely try reaching out to my state rep. Did you email or call them?

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I emailed first with all the details, then followed up with a call a few days later. Be polite but firm about needing help. Good luck!

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have u checked ur spam folder? sometimes important emails from unemployment end up there. just a thought 🤷‍♂️

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This happened to me last year. Turns out there was a small error on my initial application that was holding everything up. Double-check all your info if you can access it online.

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That's a good idea, I'll take another look. How did you find out about the error on your application?

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I finally got through to someone on the phone and they pointed it out. It was just a typo in my employer's name, but it caused a huge delay. 🙄

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5 months is rediculous! 😡 I thought my 2 month wait was bad. Sending good vibes your way, hope it gets resolved soon!

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Not sure if this helps, but I've heard some people have had luck reaching out via Twitter. Apparently some unemployment offices have social media teams that can sometimes escalate issues.

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Can confirm this works! I tweeted at my state's DOL and got a DM within a day. Still took time to resolve but at least I got someone's attention.

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