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FL Unemployment payment delayed, claim still pending after 2+ weeks. What to do?

I'm having issues with my unemployment payment. It's been delayed and my claim is still pending. I talked to someone at the unemployment office a few weeks ago, and they said they updated my information. They told me to call back if I didn't get paid in 10-14 days. Well, it's been over two weeks now and still nothing. Has anyone else experienced this? Any advice on what I should do next?

Tom Maxon

I found a way to solve delayed unemployment payment issues, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnuvnYGoDHs

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Aisha Abdullah

Ugh, I'm in the same boat. Been waiting for my payment for over a month now. The system is so broken, it's ridiculous. Have you tried calling them again?

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Mateo Rodriguez

I've been trying to call but can never get through. It's so frustrating. How long have you been waiting exactly?

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Aisha Abdullah

Going on 6 weeks now. I've called like 50 times, always get the 'high call volume' message. This is insane.

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Ethan Wilson

6 weeks?! That's crazy. I thought my 3 week wait was bad. The whole system needs an overhaul.

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NeonNova

I found a way to actually 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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Yuki Tanaka

Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?

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Carmen Diaz

20 bucks? Idk man, seems kinda sketchy. How do you know it's legit?

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NeonNova

I get the skepticism, but I swear it worked for me. Saved me hours of frustration. Worth every penny imo.

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Andre Laurent

Can confirm, I used it too. Got through in about an hour. Beats calling 100 times myself.

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Emily Jackson

Here's what you need to do: 1. Document everything. Keep a log of all your calls, who you spoke to, and what they said. 2. Send a message through your online account if possible. Sometimes they respond faster that way. 3. Reach out to your local state representative. They often have connections and can help push things through. 4. If all else fails, file an appeal. It might take longer, but it forces them to review your case. 5. Keep certifying for benefits every week, even if you're not getting paid. 6. Check your spam folder regularly. Sometimes important emails end up there. Stay persistent and don't give up. The system is overwhelmed, but you'll get your money eventually. Good luck!

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Mateo Rodriguez

Wow, thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely start documenting everything. Do you know how long the appeal process usually takes?

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Emily Jackson

Appeals can take anywhere from 2-8 weeks, depending on your state and how backlogged they are. But it's worth it if nothing else works!

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Liam Mendez

have u checked ur payment method? I had a similar issue and it turned out my direct deposit info was wrong 🤦‍♂️

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Sophia Nguyen

This happened to me last year. Turns out there was an identity verification issue they never told me about. Might be worth asking if there's anything like that holding up your claim.

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Jacob Smithson

omg yes! The ID verification thing is a nightmare. Took me 3 months to sort out. 😭

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Isabella Brown

Anyone else notice how they always say '10-14 days' no matter what the issue is? It's like their default response for everything 🙄

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Maya Patel

LOL so true. I swear they have a script. '10-14 days' is unemployment speak for 'we have no clue' 🤣

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Aiden Rodríguez

10-14 days... then 10-14 more... then 10-14 more... 🔄

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Emma Garcia

Hey OP, what state are you in? The process can vary a lot depending on where you are.

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Mateo Rodriguez

I'm in Florida. From what I've heard, it's pretty bad here compared to some other states.

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Emma Garcia

Oof, Florida. Yea, they've had a lot of issues. Hang in there, and definitely try contacting your state rep like someone else suggested.

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Ava Kim

unpopular opinion: maybe try looking for a job instead of waiting for a handout? 🤷‍♂️

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Ethan Anderson

Dude, read the room. People are struggling here. Not cool. 👎

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Layla Mendes

Wow, way to be a jerk. You do realize unemployment insurance is something we pay into, right? It's not a 'handout'.

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Ava Kim

just saying what everyone's thinking. don't hate the messenger 🤷‍♂️

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