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I know others have mentioned it, but I want to emphasize: document EVERYTHING during this process. Take screenshots of all uploads, note the time/date of all calls, and keep copies of everything you submit. Florida's DUA verification process has been problematic for many claimants. Another tip: If you submit documents and don't see them reflected in your CONNECT account within 48 hours, call immediately. Sometimes documents get "lost" in their system, and you don't want to miss deadlines because of their technical issues.
I'm definitely going to keep records of everything. Is there a specific section in CONNECT where I can check if they received my documents?
In CONNECT, you can check document status under the "Determination, Pending Issue and Decision Summary" section. Any documents you've submitted should eventually show up there with a status. To answer your earlier question - no, documents don't need to be notarized for DUA claims. Regular copies are fine as long as they're legible. Just be sure your name and the relevant dates are clearly visible on all documents. One final recommendation: if you have any 1099 or self-employment income in addition to your regular job, be sure to document that too. DUA can potentially cover income losses from multiple sources affected by the disaster.
Thanks again! I'll check that section. Planning to submit everything tomorrow once I gather all the documents from my employer.
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One final note - if you do end up having to file a new claim application, make sure to answer the question about whether you've filed for benefits in the last 12 months as "Yes." This helps link your new claim to your previous one in their system. Also, when you get to the employment history section, try to enter your work history EXACTLY as you did in your original claim (same employer names, dates, etc). This helps their system recognize it's the same person and can sometimes speed up processing.
This is assuming the garbage CONNECT system even LETS you complete an application without crashing 17 times!! I had to try FIVE SEPARATE TIMES to complete my application because it kept freezing at different points!
UPDATE: I got through to DEO! Used that Claimyr service after failing to get through on my own this morning. The agent confirmed what many of you said - my claim wasn't actually terminated, but was flagged as "inactive" due to missing the filing window. She was able to reactivate my existing claim and set up my account so I could claim my missed weeks! No need to file a new application after all. Such a relief. Thanks everyone for your help and advice - would have been completely lost without this forum.
That's fantastic news! So glad you got it resolved without having to start a new claim. This is exactly why speaking to an actual agent is so important with these issues - the online system often presents generic "solutions" that aren't actually necessary. Thanks for updating us!
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Update: The $600 payments just showed up in my payment history today! 4 days after the regular payments appeared. All is well and I'm so relieved. Thanks everyone for your help and advice!
Great news! Glad it worked out without needing to contact DEO. The system is working as designed in your case, just with the usual delays. Make sure to keep claiming your weeks on schedule to avoid any interruptions in your benefits.
my sister had this exact thing happen but it turned out she wasn't eligible for the $600 bcuz she filed under the wrong program to begin with... might wanna double check which program ur actually approved for
Thanks for the heads-up, but looks like mine was just delayed. My payments are showing correctly now. Hope your sister got her situation sorted out!
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Based on all your responses, it seems like you're taking the right steps now. One additional thing I'd recommend: Request a hearing specifically for "identity theft determination" rather than just appealing the overpayment notices. When you're able to speak with someone at DEO, make it clear that you're not disputing individual weeks but rather asserting that the entire claim is fraudulent. The ID theft form (DEO-CO) should be submitted with as much supporting documentation as possible: - Police report - Identity theft report from FTC (identitytheft.gov) - Signed affidavit - Any evidence showing you were employed during the claimed periods Keep us posted on your progress. Identity theft cases are unfortunately common with DEO, but they can be resolved with persistence.
Thank you - I'll definitely request that specific type of hearing. I'm employed full-time and have been since 2023, so I can easily prove I wasn't eligible for benefits during the periods they're claiming. I'll update this thread once I make some progress. Really appreciate everyone's help and suggestions!
the DEO is such a joke lol they probly wont even look at ur case for another year hahaha.... happened to my friend and it took 2 YEARS to fix!!! florida unemployment is THE WORST in the country no contest
While the system is definitely flawed, this type of comment isn't particularly helpful to someone actively trying to solve their problem. There are specific steps OP can take that might resolve this much faster than 2 years, as others have pointed out.
Anastasia Ivanova
my freind says they doing this cuz to many ppl claiming at once on mondays and the system keeps crashing. whatevs deo always making things harder for no reason
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Chloe Taylor
Thanks everyone for the responses! I claimed my second week yesterday (Monday) like scheduled and it went through fine. The payment for my first week already hit my account this morning. Seems like this is just the new way things work now. Really wish DEO would communicate these changes instead of leaving us all confused and panicking!
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StarStrider
•Glad to hear everything worked out! For anyone else reading this thread later - this is now standard procedure for many claimants. DEO is gradually transitioning all accounts to this weekly claiming schedule throughout 2025. While it's inconvenient for budgeting purposes, it doesn't affect your total benefit amount or eligibility.
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