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back in 2020-2021 we had all those federal extensions that congress had to keep voting on... maybe thats what ur thinking of? but those r long gone now
Update: I called my CareerSource office back and spoke to a different person. Turns out the July 31 thing they mentioned was about some workshop deadline for certain claimants, not about benefits ending! Totally not what I thought they said. So relieved my benefits will continue normally. Thanks everyone for clearing this up!
Quick update for anyone in this situation - DEO just announced yesterday they're implementing a new callback system starting next week. Instead of waiting on hold, you'll be able to enter your number for a callback when an agent is available. This should help with the disconnection issues many are experiencing. It's not live yet, but worth checking for next week if you're still unable to reach someone.
UPDATE: I finally got through to DEO!!! Used Claimyr and got connected to an agent in about 30 minutes. Turns out there was an employer dispute on my claim that I knew nothing about! My former employer apparently contested the reason for separation. The agent was able to complete the adjudication while I was on the phone and said my payments should process within 48 hours. SUCH A RELIEF! Thank you all for the suggestions and support!
Update: It's been 8 days now and still no change to my effective date in CONNECT. I'm going to try calling again tomorrow morning. This is so frustrating - I feel like they're just hoping I'll give up on getting my backpay.
SUCCESS!!! After 12 days, my CONNECT account finally updated this morning! The effective date is now correct and my monetary determination increased. All the missing weeks are now showing in my payment history as "processed" but not paid yet. The rep I spoke to yesterday said payments should hit my account within 48 hours. Thanks everyone for your help and advice!
your supposed to do FIVE work searches????? i thought it was three per week? have i been doing it wrong this whole time?????
Yes, Florida requires 5 work search activities per week for regular unemployment (called Reemployment Assistance in Florida). It used to be 3 during parts of the pandemic period, but it's been back to 5 for quite a while now. You might want to update your work search logs if you've been submitting less than required.
UPDATE: I finally got through to DEO after using that Claimyr service someone suggested below. The agent was actually really understanding about my transportation situation. She told me that online applications absolutely count as work searches and removed the work search issue from my account! She also said to document in the notes section when I claim weeks that I'm limited to online applications due to lack of transportation. My payment that was pending just switched to processed! Such a relief.
Dananyl Lear
Update: finally got thru at 11:30pm! System is working now if anyone still needs to claim
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Lorenzo McCormick
•still not working for me, keeps giving me the stupid loading circle then timing out. this system is absolute trash
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Ayla Kumar
UPDATE: Finally got both weeks claimed! For anyone still struggling, I followed the advice to use Chrome incognito mode at 5am this morning and got through with no issues. The system was super fast compared to yesterday. Thanks everyone for your help and suggestions!
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Ana Rusula
•Thanks for sharing! I was able to get through too using the early morning trick. My payment is now showing as processed in the system!
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