Unexpected DEO deposit on top of regular benefits - what could this mystery $270 be?

This happened to me last month! Turned out to be a retroactive adjustment from when they recalculated my weekly benefit amount. Check your Determination letters in CONNECT - they might have processed something that increased your WBA or found wages from a previous quarter they initially missed. If there's nothing in your Determination section, you should definitely call DEO to find out what it's for so you don't get hit with an overpayment notice later.

its probly ur waiting week pay. they dont pay u for the 1st week when u first apply but if ur unemployed long enough they sometimes pay it later

This could be several things: 1. A retroactive adjustment to your Weekly Benefit Amount (if they found additional wages) 2. Payment for a contested week that was initially denied but later approved 3. Back pay for a week that had been under adjudication 4. A system error (which DOES happen) I strongly recommend checking your CONNECT account under "View and Maintain Account Information" and then "Payment History" to see if it shows what the payment is for. If nothing there, look under "Determination, Pending Issues and Decision Summary" to see if any recent issues were resolved in your favor. If you still can't figure it out, you MUST contact DEO directly. Don't spend this money until you confirm what it's for, as they can and will issue an overpayment if it was sent in error.

I've been dealing with FL unemployment for most of this year and had something similar happen. Called DEO literally 47 times before getting through. When I finally talked to someone, found out it was back pay for a week that had been under adjudication for my work search requirements. They had initially flagged one of my weeks but then a reviewer approved it months later. Instead of wasting your whole day calling, I used Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through. They have this service that calls DEO for you and then connects you when an agent is available. Saved me HOURS of redial frustration. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/UzW_hbUy-ss?si=zORd51jeq1GX5Ldj Definitely worth it to get a straight answer about your money rather than guessing. The DEO agent I spoke with actually told me to hold onto any unexpected money for at least 30 days in case they determine it was an error.

THE DEO IS ALWAYS MAKING MISTAKES!!!! I got an extra payment last year and thought it was my lucky day. Then 2 months later they sent me an OVERPAYMENT NOTICE saying I owed them $490 plus interest!!! Had to set up a payment plan and everything. THE SYSTEM IS RIGGED AGAINST US!!!! 😡😡😡

Update: Finally got through to DEO! The $270 was actually for a week from my initial claim that had been under adjudication for a work search issue. They finally approved it (2 months later!) and released the payment. So I do get to keep it! Thanks everyone for your help and suggestions.

lucky you haha I'm still waiting on 3 weeks from april that are stuck in adjudication hell 😭

For anyone else finding this thread with a similar issue: ALWAYS contact DEO when you receive unexpected money. Document the call reference number and the name of the agent you speak with. Take screenshots of your CONNECT account showing the payment. If they later try to claim it was an overpayment, you'll have evidence you tried to verify. The burden of proof should be on them, not us!