Need help filing FL unemployment claim after working in Miami - any tips?
Hey everyone, I'm in a bit of a pickle. I worked in Miami last year and now I'm unemployed. I want to file for unemployment benefits but I'm not sure where to start. Has anyone gone through this process recently? Any tips or advice would be really appreciated!
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Tom Maxon
I found a way to solve Florida unemployment claim issues, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZiCz8SpjhI
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Raúl Mora
Welcome to the club, buddy. 🙃 I filed for unemployment in Florida a few months ago, and let me tell you, it's a real treat (not). Here's what I learned: 1. First, go to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) website. That's where you'll file your claim. 2. Make sure you have all your employment info ready - dates, employer names, addresses, the whole shebang. 3. Be patient. The system can be slow and glitchy af. 4. Double-check everything before you submit. One tiny mistake can delay your claim for weeks. 5. After you file, you'll need to claim your weeks regularly. Set a reminder so you don't forget. 6. If you run into issues (and you probably will), try calling them. Good luck with that tho 🙄 Hang in there, it's a process but you'll get through it!
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Margot Quinn
•This is solid advice right here 👆 Wish I had known all this when I first filed. Woulda saved me a ton of headaches!
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Evelyn Kim
•omg the calling part is so true. I spent HOURS on hold. It's like they don't want us to get help or smthn 🙄
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Arjun Kurti
•Thanks so much for this detailed info! Really appreciate it. Quick question - how long did it take for your claim to get processed after you submitted everything?
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Raúl Mora
•Glad to help! For me, it took about 3 weeks to get processed. But I've heard it can vary a lot. Some people get lucky and it's faster, others... not so much. Just keep checking your account for updates.
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Diego Fisher
Ugh, the Florida unemployment system is a nightmare. I swear they make it complicated on purpose. Good luck, OP. You're gonna need it. 😩
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Henrietta Beasley
•For real tho. It's like they're trying to discourage people from claiming benefits. So frustrating!
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Lincoln Ramiro
•Yep, welcome to Florida. Where the sun is hot and the unemployment system is... well, you know. 🌴🔥
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Faith Kingston
Hey, 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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Emma Johnson
•Woah, that sounds too good to be true. Does it really work? How long did you have to wait?
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Faith Kingston
•It really does work! I was skeptical at first too. I waited about 2 hours, but I didn't have to be on the phone that whole time. The service called me when an agent was on the line.
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Liam Brown
•$20 just to talk to someone? That's ridiculous. The system is so broken. 😤
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Faith Kingston
•I get it, it sucks to pay. But for me, it was worth it to finally get my issues resolved. Saved me days of frustration.
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Olivia Garcia
Has anyone had luck with the mobile app? I heard it's less glitchy than the website, but idk if that's true.
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Noah Lee
Pro tip: if you're having trouble with your claim, reach out to your local state representative. They can sometimes help push things through faster. Worked for me!
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Ava Hernandez
•This is actually great advice. My rep's office was super helpful when I was stuck in limbo for weeks.
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Isabella Martin
•How do you even find out who your local rep is? 🤔
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Noah Lee
•Just Google "Find my Florida state representative" and you'll get a website where you can enter your address. Easy peasy!
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Elijah Jackson
Anyone else feel like they need a degree in rocket science to navigate the DEO website? 🚀🤓 Asking for a friend...
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Sophia Miller
•LOL for real tho. I swear I aged 10 years trying to figure out that site. 👵
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Mason Davis
•Rocket science might actually be easier tbh 😂
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Mia Rodriguez
Hey OP, don't forget to check if you're eligible for any of the federal extensions or additional programs. Sometimes there's extra help available that isn't super obvious on the main unemployment page.
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Arjun Kurti
•Thanks for the heads up! I'll definitely look into that. Any idea where I can find info on these extensions?
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Mia Rodriguez
•Check the DEO website under "COVID-19 Resources" or "Federal Programs". They usually list any current extensions or additional benefits there. If you can't find it, give them a call (if you can get through lol).
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