DEO missing $3000 in wages from monetary determination - worth filing reconsideration without paystubs?

YES, file for reconsideration ASAP! $3000 in wages could definitely affect your weekly benefit amount. Florida calculates your WBA based on 1/26 of your highest quarter earnings, up to the maximum of $375. So depending on which quarter those wages were in, it could increase your payments by $100+ per week! Get a wage transcript from the IRS website - it's free and shows quarter-by-quarter earnings. You can also request wage verification from the agency even if they're disorganized - they legally have to provide this. Even bank statements showing deposits can work too. You won't get "in trouble" for not requesting reconsideration, but you'd potentially be leaving money on the table every single week.

same thing happend to me last month!! dont worry to much about it, i just accepted the lower amount because getting all the paperwork seemed like to much hassle lol. but my missing wages was only like $1200 so maybe yours is worth fighting for??

To answer your specific questions: 1. The potential difference depends on how the missing $3000 would affect your quarter distribution. If adding those wages would increase your highest quarter, then yes, it could increase your weekly benefit amount significantly. For example, if your highest quarter is currently showing $3900, but the missing $3000 was in that same quarter, your WBA would increase from $150 to $265 weekly. 2. You won't get penalized for not requesting reconsideration. DEO only knows what employers report through quarterly tax filings. You have 20 calendar days from the date on your monetary determination to request reconsideration. Beyond documentation already mentioned, also check if you have tax records (Schedule C or 1099 forms) that show those earnings. The DEO actually accepts quite a few forms of proof.

The DEO customer service line is nearly IMPOSSIBLE to reach for questions like this. I spent 4 days trying to get through when I had missing wages last month. After 200+ calls and constant busy signals, I tried Claimyr (claimyr.com) and actually got through to a DEO agent in about 20 minutes. They have a video demo showing how it works: https://youtu.be/UzW_hbUy-ss?si=zORd51jeq1GX5Ldj The agent walked me through exactly what documents they'd accept for wage verification and how to submit them properly. Saved me so much frustration since the website doesn't clearly explain the options.

DONT DO IT!!! The DEO is looking for ANY reason to investigate claims these days. My friend tried to get her wages adjusted and they froze her entire claim for 3 months while they "verified" everything. Now she's stuck in appeals hell!!!! Just take what they give you and be happy IMO

I went through this exact situation in January! What finally worked for me: I submitted my 1099-NEC from the company along with 3 months of bank statements highlighting the deposits. They accepted it after about 3 weeks of processing and my weekly benefit went from $247 to $334. Make sure to fill out form DEO-UCB-13, "Request for Reconsideration of Monetary Determination" - you can download it on CONNECT under the "Determination, Pending Issues and Decision Summary" section. I tried using the wage transcript from IRS first but it was outdated (2023 wasn't fully reported yet), so bank statements saved me.

They paid me retroactively for all weeks from when I first applied. It came out to about $870 extra and took about 5 days after the determination was updated. Just a heads up though - when they make the adjustment, your payment status might show "on hold" for a few days. Don't panic, that's normal during recalculation.

You have 20 calendar days from the date on your monetary determination letter to request reconsideration. After that, it gets much more complicated, so don't delay! As far as documentation options, DEO accepts: - Tax documents (1099, W-2, Schedule C) - Bank statements with deposits highlighted - Signed letter from the employer confirming dates and wages - Pay stubs (which you don't have) - Contracts showing agreed payment terms - IRS wage transcripts Just make sure when you submit the reconsideration form (DEO-UCB-13) that you clearly state which quarters the missing wages should be applied to. This helps them process faster.