DEO showing 'pending issues' after receiving first two payments - what should I do?

This happens ALL the time with DEO. Don't panic. 'Pending issues' usually means they need to verify something about your claim. Check your 'Determination, Pending Issue and Decision Summary' page in CONNECT - it should show what the pending issue is about (could be employment separation, income verification, work search, etc). You might also have a fact-finding questionnaire to complete. Look under the 'Inbox' tab.

same thing happened to me last week. so annoying! just wait a day, sometimes the system updates slow and the questionnaire appears later

DEO's system is GARBAGE!! I had pending issues for 6 WEEKS and my payments stopped completely even though I was previously approved!! They NEVER tell you what's wrong and you can NEVER get through on the phone!!! I had to drive to CareerSource just to find out they needed proof of my job search activities even though I ALREADY UPLOADED THEM!! The whole system is designed to make us give up!!

Here's what you need to do: 1. First, check if this is a quarterly review. DEO automatically reviews all claims every quarter to verify continued eligibility. 2. Look at your Monetary Status - if it says "Pending Quarterly Review" that's normal and usually resolves within 1-2 weeks. 3. If you see "Adjudication" status, that means a DEO employee needs to review something on your claim. 4. You should continue claiming weeks even with pending issues showing. If there's no explanation on the Determination page, you'll need to speak with a DEO representative. The regular DEO number (1-800-681-8102) has extremely long wait times, and most people get disconnected.

When I had adjudication issues last month, I couldn't get through to DEO for days. I finally used Claimyr (claimyr.com) and they got me connected to a live DEO agent in about 20 minutes. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/UzW_hbUy-ss?si=zORd51jeq1GX5Ldj. The agent was able to tell me exactly what the issue was (they needed additional verification of my last employer) and how to resolve it. Saved me weeks of waiting and stress.

my neighbor works at deo and says they r doing a bunch of fraud review stuff right now, might be why ur seeing pending. if u already got 2 payments ur probably fine just bureaucracy bs

Did you change anything about your employment status or income since you first applied? Sometimes that triggers a review. Also, when you do your weekly certifications, make sure you're consistent with your answers. Changing answers from one week to the next (like about job contacts or availability to work) can trigger pending issues.

one time i had pending issues it was because i accidentally put the wrong date on something it fixed itself after 3 days dont worry too much

Quick update on the adjudication status - yes, your payments might be on hold until this is resolved, but not necessarily. Some people continue to receive payments while under review. It depends on the type of issue flagged. The most common adjudication issues are: 1. Income verification (they need proof of your pre-unemployment earnings) 2. Work search verification (random checks of your 5 required weekly activities) 3. Availability for work (if you indicated limited availability) 4. Employer dispute (former employer contesting your claim) Without knowing which one it is, it's hard to provide specific advice. Getting through to DEO is your best option at this point.

btw make sure u still claim ur weeks even with pending issues!!! they can back pay u if it gets resolved