DEO hasn't processed my claim for 10 months - legal options for suing?

Man, I feel your pain. Similar situation but not quite as extreme - 4 months for me. Have you tried contacting your state representative? That was the ONLY thing that finally got movement on my claim last year. Google 'Florida find my representative' and there's a page where you can input your address and get their contact info. Email AND call their office explaining the situation and ask them to inquire about your claim. Many have staff dedicated to DEO issues.

I'm really sorry about your situation. Regarding your specific question about legal options, there are a few routes you can take: 1. File an official complaint with DEO's Reemployment Assistance Service Center - they're required to review and respond to all written complaints. 2. Contact the Office of the Inspector General for Florida DEO directly: 1-800-347-3735 or email at OIG@deo.myflorida.com - they investigate mismanagement. 3. Legal action is possible but complicated. Class action lawsuits have been filed against DEO in the past for systemic failures. You might consider consulting with a legal aid organization since you're facing financial hardship. 4. Document EVERYTHING - dates of all communications, claim screenshots, reference numbers, names of representatives you've spoken with. This will be crucial if you pursue legal action. Have you received any determination letters or specific reasons for the delay?

the deo is completly useless!!!! i waited 7 months last year and only got paid after I went to the news channel 10 investigative team!! try contacting your local news they love these storys.

As someone who worked through a similar situation last year, I recommend trying Claimyr to get through to a DEO agent. Regular phone lines are nearly impossible, but Claimyr got me connected to an actual DEO rep in about 25 minutes when I'd been trying for weeks on my own. They have a video showing how it works here: https://youtu.be/UzW_hbUy-ss?si=zORd51jeq1GX5Ldj The key is getting to speak with a tier 2 agent who can actually see what's holding up your claim in the system. In my case, there was a single document verification issue that had stalled everything, but no one had bothered to notify me. Once I got through to someone who could explain the specific issue, I resolved it in a day and payments started flowing the next week. Their website is claimyr.com if you want to check it out. For a 10-month delay, you absolutely need to speak with someone who can escalate this.

Hey I just wanted to say im so sorry youre going through this. the same thing happened to my cousin and he was about to lose his house. its absolutely criminal how they treat people who are just trying to get the benefits they deserve. sending positive thoughts your way

have u checked if ur claim is under fraud investigation? that happened to me and it took FOREVER and they never told me!! i had to specifically ask. also try calling right when they open at 7:30am thats the only time i ever get thru

One more thing I forgot to mention in my first comment - try emailing DEO.Publicrecords@deo.myflorida.com and request all records related to your claim under Florida public records law. Sometimes this can shake things loose since they're legally required to respond to public records requests. Include your claimant ID, full name, and last 4 of SSN.

UPDATE: I finally got through this morning using the 7:30am trick! The agent actually told me my claim has been flagged for "multiple employment verification issues" - apparently 2 of my previous employers never responded to DEO's verification requests, and instead of just TELLING ME THIS, they've left my claim in limbo for 10 months!!! She said she's forwarding my case to a supervisor for expedited review, but I'm not holding my breath. I'm going to try all the other suggestions here too - public records request, inspector general complaint, and probably the news station route if nothing moves in the next week. Thank you all for the advice!