DEO says I'm losing my last 2 weeks of June benefits because quarter ended - need help!

Unfortunately, this is something that happens with quarter changes. When a quarter ends, DEO requires many claimants to reapply if they've worked since their original application. It's called the "quarterly review" and it's a Florida law thing, not just DEO being difficult. BUT - you shouldn't automatically lose those weeks. You should be able to claim them retroactively after your new application is processed and approved. Did the agent specifically say you CANNOT claim them retroactively even after approval?

OMG this just happened to me last quarter!!! I lost almost $800 because no one told me I needed to claim before the quarter ended. I kept calling and calling but they just kept saying "sorry that's policy" and I couldn't do anything about it. The system is RIGGED to make us lose benefits we deserve. Why don't they warn people this will happen???

wait hold up.... so are we supposed to somehow KNOW when quarters change? like how was i supposed to know this would happen? my claim date isn't even close to a quarter change. this seems crazy unfair.

Something isnt right here... I had this exact situation in April when the quarter changed from Q1 to Q2. I had to reapply due to the quarter change, but after my new application was approved, I was able to go back and claim my missing weeks from March. Try calling again - you might have gotten an agent who doesn't know the full policy. Getting accurate info from DEO is like playing the lottery sometimes!!!

I feel for you! Lost two weeks myself last year when this happened. The DEO agent just said "sorry bout your luck!" and hung up. Florida hates giving people their unemployment money!!

After dealing with DEO for months, I finally found a way to get through to knowledgeable agents who can actually help with these kinds of issues. I was in the same boat - missing weeks during a quarter change that I thought were gone forever. I discovered this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that gets you connected to a DEO agent in minutes instead of spending days trying to get through. Totally worth it - they have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/UzW_hbUy-ss?si=zORd51jeq1GX5Ldj The key is getting to an agent who actually knows how to handle quarter change issues. Not all agents know how to process retroactive weeks after a quarter change, but the more experienced ones definitely can do it.

DEO agent here. I can clarify this situation for everyone: 1. When quarters change, many claimants need to file a new application to determine continued eligibility - this is required by Florida law, not DEO policy. 2. However, weeks that were AVAILABLE TO CLAIM during the previous quarter that you were eligible for but didn't claim (for whatever reason) CAN be requested retroactively. This requires a supervisor override in most cases. 3. The confusion happens because regular agents often aren't trained on how to process these retroactive claims across quarter boundaries. It requires a specific process in the CONNECT system. 4. What you need to do: First, complete your new quarterly application. Once approved, call and specifically request to speak with a supervisor about "retroactive certification for eligible weeks from the previous quarter." Be persistent. 5. Make sure you have documentation showing why you were unable to claim those weeks on time (if applicable). Hope this helps clarify the situation!

Just an update for anyone who might face this issue in the future - the key details from this thread: 1. Quarter changes (end of March, June, September, December) can affect your ability to claim weeks 2. If you need to claim weeks from a previous quarter after a new quarter has started, you should: - Complete your new quarterly application first - After approval, call DEO and ask for a supervisor - Request "retroactive certification for eligible weeks from the previous quarter" - Be prepared to explain why you couldn't claim on time 3. Regular agents often don't know how to handle this situation, so supervisor involvement is crucial 4. Document everything - dates, times, names of representatives Hope this helps someone avoid losing their benefits!