How to update return to work date on DEO CONNECT after submitting initial application?

This happened to me last year. You need to report this change to DEO - it won't update automatically and your benefits could definitely get interrupted if the system thinks you're supposed to be back at work. Go to your CONNECT homepage and look for the 'Contact DEO' or 'Report an Issue' link (I think it's somewhere near the bottom). Select 'Change in Return to Work Date' from the dropdown menu and provide your new date. Take a screenshot of the confirmation page for your records - you'll need it if something goes wrong later.

That advice isn't quite right. There's no specific option for changing return to work dates in CONNECT. What you need to do is contact your claim adjudicator directly. When you're claiming your weeks, there should be a question asking if anything has changed about your employment status - THAT'S where you need to indicate the date change. Also make sure to answer 'No' when it asks if you refused any work during that period.

lol DEO is such a joke!!! they change the rules every week it feels like. good luck getting thru to anyone who knows anything. i had to call 48 TIMES before i got a real person last month

I work as an employment counselor and have helped several clients with this exact situation. The correct procedure is: 1. Log into CONNECT 2. Go to 'Determinations/Pending Issues' 3. Select 'Request to Modify Claim Information' 4. Choose 'Update Return to Work Date' from the dropdown 5. Enter your new date and employer information However, this often doesn't get processed quickly. To avoid any interruption, you should also mention this change in your work search record when claiming weeks. In the text box for 'additional information,' state clearly that your employer has officially extended your temporary layoff period to the new date. Include your supervisor's name and contact info if possible.

I don't know about changing date, but when i got laid off i had to wait 6 weeks before i got my first payment. florida unemployment system is terrible. good luck

I tried calling DEO for weeks about a similar issue (extending temporary layoff) and could NEVER get through. Busy signals, disconnects, or 'call volume too high' messages constantly. I finally used Claimyr.com and got connected to a DEO agent in about 30 minutes. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/UzW_hbUy-ss?si=zORd51jeq1GX5Ldj. The agent was able to update my return date immediately and note it in my file. Saved me weeks of stress since my benefits would have stopped otherwise.

Has anyone else noticed that DEO is getting stricter about these return-to-work dates? My cousin had his benefits cut off automatically when he hit his original return date, even though he had tried to update it. Took him almost 3 weeks to get it fixed and get backpay. Make sure you keep claiming weeks even if there's a problem!!!!

Quick update on my earlier advice - it's also very important to get something in writing from your employer confirming the new return date. A simple email will work. Upload this as documentation when you request the change in CONNECT. If your benefits do get interrupted, having this documentation will make it much easier to get them reinstated and receive any missed payments.

Were you able to get this resolved? I'm curious because my sister might be in the same situation soon.

Great to hear you got it resolved! For anyone else reading this thread, I'd recommend doing exactly what Sophia did - use multiple approaches since the DEO system can be unpredictable. The key is creating a paper trail through CONNECT, getting employer documentation, AND having a live agent add notes to your file. Don't rely on just one method. Also, keep claiming your weeks even if you're unsure about the status - it's much easier to sort things out while benefits are continuing than to try to get them restarted later.

As someone who just went through a similar situation last month, I can confirm that the multi-step approach really works. I had to extend my return date by 8 weeks due to a workplace injury, and I was terrified my benefits would get cut off. I did exactly what others have suggested here: filed the change request in CONNECT, got written documentation from HR, and then used a callback service to speak with a DEO representative. The whole process took about 10 days to fully process, but my benefits continued without interruption. One thing I'd add - when you do get through to an agent, ask them to read back the notes they're adding to your file so you know exactly what was recorded. This saved me when there was a small discrepancy later. Also, screenshot everything you submit online and keep copies of all employer correspondence. The peace of mind is worth the extra documentation effort!