We are all being scammed. I immediately applied for unemployment assistance and my case was already opened since my school employment allowed me to receive benefits during school breaks. Your email address will not be published. As of today we are still waiting for a response. Every rep you speak with gives you a different answer. I made a mistake on my claim and cant seem to get a agent on the phone. They owe me money from the dates of 08/1/20 and 10/24/20…, Me too and I can’t get in touch with nobody. I have been trying to speak with a live person for unemployment in the state Of my New Jersey for the last 3 weeks and I can never speak with any one at all, If you call around 1:30-2:00 u should be able to get thru. GA Unemployment Insurance (UI): 404-232-3001 UI Customer Service: 877-709-8185, Its Thursday the 25th and I still haven’t received my Lost wages. I have filed for pua months ago and I haven’t received my backpay yet . General information is available anytime. He is going to try and get a job before we move. Keep calling repeatedly until u hear “for pin problems press 1, for problems certifying for benefits press 2.” Press #2.. You will then hear please hold for the next representative, your current Wait time is.. … Keep calling it may take u like 10-15 times but u will get thru, I have not received my LWA. TWC customer service or for complex claim issues: then Backdate the Effective Date of my UI Claim Due to COVID-19. Generally, state reps are very responsive. I received the full 26 weeks of benefits from January 2016 through July 2016. I am just really tired of hearing “just be patient” from the representatives… I feel I have been but at this point with my situation my patience are gone and I am being told to wait and wait because of one of their employees making mistakes filing my claim NOT because of anything I did wrong!! THEY ARE THEIFS AND ITS ALL A SHAM. If you have questions about Unemployment Insurance, please call our Customer Service Center at 800-244-5631. You have to go through a menu to get routed to the best agent for your issue. Does the time of day matter? Same thing is happening go me. Customer Service is available Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.: You may at least get a call back as some states are doing. I applied in March everything is in the system for PUA have my debit card and have certified for all 34 weeks and no money yet. I have bills to pay and currently no job opportunities available, does anyone know why this happened? Good luck. Called spoke to another person basically saying everything is ok to claim. We are relocating to Texas to care for my mother. Then told me that I was lucky to be in adjudication since 7/08. We may ask you for more information about your Unemployment Insurance (UI) claim. Wondering if there is a direct number for Illinois? This is NC a at well employer so I’ll probably be denied… But would love to hear your opinion… Thanks in Advance. If you need to speak to an agent, please call back on the next business day.” I receive this message throughout the day, every day, even if I call first thing in the morning. You have to call 1-800-204-2418 option 5. Wishing everyone else on here, echoing similar experiences and concerns, the best of luck. File your unemployment claim online: unemployment.ohio.gov Some claimants appeal, some don’t. This may help others or hopefully gets you more information on your issue. This time I couldn’t even certify. I was receiving payments and my bank account closed there are still no updates on my account whats should I do, I have lost my job filed unemployment and when I was working less hours my employer also filed for me but has not received any financial assistance yet.. I’m a single mom of 4 small kids and I am almost 6 months pregnant with twins!! I was fired from my job 8/15/17 it was a total shock to my system I have never been written up or talked to about my performance in 4 years.. In order to speak with a customer service agent, call an unemployment benefits Tele-center at 1-800-939-6631. Business hours are Monday –Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Central Time. Would a Md rep get involved? GOOD LUCK (Bridgette from NY). In any of the southern states or AZ or TX, you won’t. Letter from unemployment, states that I can open new claim after 06/30/18 will I be able to collect Connecticut. Posted by out smart em, this latest trick appears to be a direct line to people that can answer questions at the California Employment Development Department (EDD).We have already seen positive feedback and believe this method will continue to bring more success. Well talking to them gets you no where its all false my situation is so ridiculous. I have received 2 raises in this time as well… So he calls me and said’s so my my buddys girlfriend came to the hotel& had a bad experience with you… I don’t know what he is talking about.. I have been unable to find any work at all . I have experienced recently much more legal scrutiny than this. We provide time Can someone help and explain why I haven’t? For more on the various comments and hundreds of comments around challenges with filing and get paid see the GA UI Forum page. This Works 1. Business hours are 7 … I still haven’t got my first check. I have seen a lot of other states there website had it set up where you can go on and choose whichever weeks you have not been paid for, fill it out and then every one says they usually get it in with their next weekly payment!! 2nd benefit year worked from May till June opened claim filed in July was granted for quarters in 2016 collected 19 weeks went back to work November till January opened old claim collected 7 weeks. Tell the representative your issue. No response. Then was told to go back and claim for all the weeks since March did that and my status is still Filed and $0. They just stonewalling like outgoing Trump administration. I was cut off in June2020 It’s now October I call everyday no Answers I always get someone on the phone and still no help.. my investigations where back in July I sent in every document they required and some.. Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Pacific time), seven days per week. If you use a Video Relay System or another type of relay service, contact your relay operator and ask the relay operator to call 888-783-1370. If you don’t hear, email and call again – and then also write your MA state senator. I was told to send it myself and 2 weeks later I called back and was told not proper process. esp with my vehicle sitting on empty and I am not from around here so I don’t know anyone and I Was raised by my grandparents so as far as I know. How to talk to unemployment representative in virginia. You can also try and use the new use the new CHAT feature on FloridaJobs.org. No guarantees, however. Can anyone help me, I live in VA TOO AND I STILL DID NOT RECEIVE IT YET AND I HAD CALL NO ANSWER, I AM SO TIRED I DONT KNOW WHY SOME PEOPLE RECEIVED AND SOME PEOPLE NOT AND THEY SAID 3 BUSNESS DAYS AND NOE IT OVER A WEEK, So for Arizona The Pua And UI Center Phone number is 1-877-600-2722.For Exiting Claims: 1-877-766-8477,Office of Inspector Gentral:1-602-542-3340 The Money Center: 1-602-364-4300 & 1-602-417-3800.. To get through the prompt fast and 90% of the time get on the list of waiting so.times within 30 secs they will answer..Ok now as soon as you dial the number right,before she starts talking dial 2-1- 2-3-1 -1 Then your social,Then 1 put your four digit pin# in then push 1 She will say she can’t find your info don’t hang up as soon as she says that she will say hold on for the next representative,Now at times as your putting everything in ,She will say you picked the wrong key listen but use that above you’ll get through I could call 10 times aday if I want to..GOOD LUCK.. Stay Safe Everyone, My name is James I’m from ga I haven’t received any money from pua an it’s been over two months an I been doing the weekly request for it but still no money I have the pua paper saying how much I’m get an I have my card but no money. I’ve just contacted through email my state rep., how long should i wait for an answer? I need help so bad. Will contacting a Pa state representative do me any good since I’m not a constituent? We will update and add to this list from time to time. Remember, your elected officials work for YOU. Required fields are marked *. But i cannot get a return call. Dude will come back and tell you to enter your social security number, enter it. Can’t answer this w/o knowing your state. Nevertheless, everytime I call I’m given the runaround. NJ, here! Please let us know if you can help us get our back pay. There are plenty of success stories here on the website with this approach. Keep claiming throughout the process. Find out how to respond to questionnaires and submit additional documents to the Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA). Make sure they send it and not give you the email address and tell you to send it. Can u please help me and tell me how did you get your The Back-up dated money I haven’t received anything since June and I’ve been trying to get in touch with every number everything and I don’t know what to do if I have two babies and I don’t even have a dollar to my name I’m sure they supposed to pay me all that back there in money like you said they paid you back but if there was a way that you know how to do it or something please if you can you can email me you can give me a call please help me out I’m a single mom with two kids and struggling I just got an eviction and is very hard please help me in any way thank you and God bless, Can some help i as friend to lose everything no were to go. Just log in to your NY.Gov account by going to labor.ny.gov/signin, then click on the envelope on the upper right, and choose the subject that best reflects your question. Try direct or private messaging them via social media channels. If you have a partial/incomplete claim you do need to speak to an agent to finish it up, no other option as some things need to be verified by a person. Is it too soon to reach out to my representative? And the issue is getting through in the first place. All that said, expect at least three-four weeks before claim is approved and benefits can be paid retroactive to filing date. There is no way that anyone should wait four months just for a decision. Same here I been calling emailing evrything. Or call toll-free 888-209-8124 from 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. I never reforged my card yes I’ve called bank and irs unemployment asaid everything I needed for identity no live bankers get and now they hadn’t up on me I’m now since homeless and miss my children please help Az Crystal. I took screenshots of me being told that when I did the live chat option… my patience are gone now tho!! If you have an Unemployment Insurance issue, please see below for the correct number to call. Go to reset pin and they have a id me verification link. There are a variety of benefit and aid programs to help you if you … Everyone else is. An emailed was supposed to be sent to me but I have not received no email or letter. Information about Unemployment Insurance Phone: 1-877-FILE-4-UI (1-877-345-3484) Hi, me and my daughter applied for pua on September 27, 2020. Remember, your elected officials work for YOU. The EDD has three different Unemployment Insurance support lines to help you: Option 1: UI Automated Self-Service Line – Open 24/7. You can do that at openstates by entering your address. President in failure Trump refuses to sign $900 stimulus bill passed by Congress with another stimulus check and UI extensions. I had only missed 1 day & was given a day in the street for that absent,then the following day when I came back I was given a separation notice saying I had to many No calls,No show.. Connect is the online portal for managing your DEO UI account is will be available from 8 a.m. to 7:59 p.m. daily, Monday – Friday (maintenance and processsing takes place over the weekend). Even visits to your local career center can fail to bear fruit. I’m at wits end, trying to figure out when. Absolutely appeal and make the employer prove what you did and that it was intentional. My kids and I REALLY need this money!!!!! I have asked is anything missing im told no just keep claiming on my day every week and the numbers will be put in the system and it will appear in my account and i was sent my debit card and its been activated for 3 weeks and still nothing. It’s very stressful when you need the financial assistance and no one to speak to. The automated phone system is available Monday-Friday, 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. Oh yes I have been getting that also for weeks. I need to know if Georgia pays retroactive unemployment. Have you been online and applied yet, Can’t get into my account login because someone is using my information or something trying to get a hold of someone and can’t need to figure something out for stop this now. Here are the best contact numbers and tips to get in touch a live agent at the TX TWC. You can also call this number it you were unable to file your claim because of capacity or system limitations or to discuss backdating your claim with a representative. This site is privately owned and is neither Alabama here I have claimed 20 weeks of unemployment and still haven’t gotten it yet I also cannot get through on the phone It’s very very frustrating!!!! I am seeing in the comment section that others are also experiencing the same automated message when they call for the past few weeks: “Due to the high volume of calls waiting, we cannot take your call at this time. In California, you might get this reversed if there is no pattern of this behavior. By Phone. I helped my brother ,step mom and several other people fill out their initial claim and were approved in less than 24 hours and within 3-4 days after being approved they received deposit for their back pay plus their weekly amount! I have no idea what’s going to happen. Says I received first payment July 29th yet I still haven’t received anything. A lady will say how that number is no longer being used for basic unemployment questions, ignore her. The reasons for termination were: attendance, including not having approval to work from home and performance. Apparently I was placed on that list in addition to my case being expedited in their system. I filed my first claim the last week of June. But don’t share any confidential information online. !b.a.length)for(a+="&ci="+encodeURIComponent(b.a[0]),d=1;d=a.length+e.length&&(a+=e)}b.i&&(e="&rd="+encodeURIComponent(JSON.stringify(B())),131072>=a.length+e.length&&(a+=e),c=!0);C=a;if(c){d=b.h;b=b.j;var f;if(window.XMLHttpRequest)f=new XMLHttpRequest;else if(window.ActiveXObject)try{f=new ActiveXObject("Msxml2.XMLHTTP")}catch(r){try{f=new ActiveXObject("Microsoft.XMLHTTP")}catch(D){}}f&&(f.open("POST",d+(-1==d.indexOf("?")?"? Assuming CT will accept quitting to care for an ill mother-in-law as qualifying, he should be approved. Meanwhile, when interviewed, do not to admit to anything. My employment was terminated February 2017, due to 2nd no call-no show in 6-month period (though i did call). But many readers have said this is still a bit buggy and for general questions only. They “further expedited” my case and I was told, by the woman I spoke with, that NJ is now starting this new process, where they compile a list of callers who have been waiting an exorbitant amount of time for answers or action (like myself), and at the end of the day, that list goes to supervisors that have more pull to put it through to the people who evaluate each case. Any help would be appreciated. Denials are not cast in stone. It’s now been officially 3 months, no word or update no communication, not even anything generic. GA isn’t the most claimant-friendly state, but if you plead one-time occurrence, no previous offense and have a good reason for the no-show, they should overturn the denial. Several weeks ago, I accidentally stated on my weekly claim that I turned down work and my benefits were suspended while they “review my case.” I had called their offices on October 7th (I believe it was) to correct this error, and spoke with a very nice woman who expedite my case. I am in NJ. Earnings requirements vary by state. Playing politics with needy Americans. So I am a Boston resident (City of Brookline). faxed it to them on 2-14-17. She told me to follow up in a few weeks if I hadn’t received any money. I called the Missouri Unemployment Customer service number yesterday at 7:58 AM. HTC: Call 1-866-449-8358, select your language, and you'll be connected to be a live rep. Hulu: Call 1-877-485-8411 and wait for a representative to pick up. I emailed, been waiting patiently and called but nothing. Period. General UI questions and technical help with registration, password resets, EDD Account Numbers, and how to use UI Online: 1-833-978-2511 (English and Spanish). The pending issue states indefinitely ineligible not denied, not to sure what that means. You need to have worked during your current benefit year. Just keep uploading forms and documents on the site. Its been two weeks. I am writing this in the hopes that someone who can assist sees this… or knows a trick that, perhaps, I don’t. Unfortunately, I’ve needed to get in touch with them sooner to clarify other necessary questions, so I have been calling each week with no luck. I then got the message: “all of our customer service lines are full and we are not taking any more calls at this time. Unless you are absolutely certain your former employer will support your unemployment claim, it is important that you talk with legal representation prior to calling unemployment office. See this article for PUA – https://www.savingtoinvest.com/unemployment-benefits-resources-federal-enhanced-programs-pua-peuc-puc-and-latest-updates/. I do not understand why the Pandemic Unemployment insurance was said to be available and if you apply would most likely get it but 2 months later not a word. I have a few friends that live there and they said yes they pay retroactive! But you won’t get answers from a person, instead, you will receive a response from a chatbot. To certify for Unemployment Insurance benefits, click here or call Tele-Serve at 312-338-4337 Monday – Friday 3:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. I was told I’d have a response by this week. You may be eligible to modify the date of your claim to the date you originally attempted to apply for Reemployment Assistance only if you were unable to file a claim between the weeks of March 9, 2020 to April 9, 2020. Or can he ask his employer to be layed off so that he can collect? The challenge is that with all the enhanced unemployment programs now in place, ongoing staffing shortages at state UI agencies due to COVID work restrictions and ongoing system/IT issues with unemployment filing systems it is very hard to get through a live person that can help you. It was about 8:02am at that point. Email your state representative as instructed on this page which states 3-4 weeks from application is long enough to wait. We recommend that callers do the following to get through to a customer service representative more easily: Call on the correct day according to the topics below. Warnings, or lack thereof, won’t matter if your history shows a pattern. That there’s been massive layoffs in the dept which yields less case workers and constantly told that cases are taken on a first come-first serve basis. BE PROACTIVE – Contact your state legislator. You can see the regularly updated FL resource page for more information and reader comments on dealing with the FL DEO, but here are the best contact numbers for help with your UI Claim. Its now the 25th and still nothing. They never even paid my back pay they screwed up my account direct deposit and they never did give me the money but after all this time now i get a disqualifying notice that was about something i corrected right off the bat and now they are denying me and telling me that I OWE THEM FOR MONEY I NEVER RECIEVED. Relicard has no info on me when I type in my info to find out where my card is. If you have any questions or numbers/approaches that have worked for you please leave a comment below. Or you can call at any time? And to get your backpay you gotta continue and continue until it no longer says continue my claim or its all upto date. It appears that getting a hold of anyone is just about impossible!. Then I hung up and called back intermediately. My name is Sherman and I too live in Virginia and can not get a hold of the VEC by way of phone. I’m in NC and receiving the PUA each week but I have been unemployed since March 28,2020. Then I was approved and taken off review but have yet to see anything. Generally, payments are released within 48 hours after DOL contact. Most state websites also provide a representative “finder.”, CT – https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/menu/cgafindleg.asp, FL – http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Representatives/myrepresentative.aspx, GA – http://www.house.ga.gov/Representatives/en-US/HouseMembersList.aspx?Sort=District&Session, IL – http://il–nea.capwiz.com/nea/il/directory/statedir.tt?state=IL&lvl=state, MA – https://malegislature.gov/Search/FindMyLegislator, MO – http://www.house.mo.gov/legislatorlookup.aspx, NC – http://www.ncleg.net/representation/WhoRepresentsMe.aspx, NJ – http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/members/legsearch.asp, NV – https://www.leg.state.nv.us/Division/Research/Library/FAQ/WhichLegislatorRepresents.html, PA – http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/findyourlegislator/, SC – http://www.scstatehouse.gov/legislatorssearch.php, TN – http://www.capitol.tn.gov/legislators/, TX – http://www.fyi.legis.state.tx.us/Home.aspx, VA – http://whosmy.virginiageneralassembly.gov/, WA – http://app.leg.wa.gov/DistrictFinder/. One-day suspension has nothing to do with unemployment benefits, rather relates to company policy. So many are calling, … Once you call this automated number and answer the (1 or 2 I forget how many exactly) question(s) you will receive your money In a matter of days literally. The work environment was horrible and I notified the agency, the client’s HR department, and my supervisor approximately 2 months prior to being let go. No luck—same automated message. I’ve tried calling every number I can find. I even tried calling again, just to see if I could get through. Employer is free to set their own policy. MORE FOR... 2. sometimes you can get right through and other times you have to call 100 times to get through. Hello I’m not sure if I’m doing this right… I hops so.. Go to reset pin and it should have a link id me that should take care of that I just got back in my account, I have been receiving unemployment for a for weeks now. And just about a month ago , I’ve messed up on my weekly filing twice in a row , on the questions . Call the appropriate STATE legislator that represents you. I got my reg pay but not the 1800. Does anyone have a good method for reaching a live person on the phone for Nevada UI? Where is My PUA Payment and When Will I Get it in My Bank Account or Unemployment Debit Card – Will This Include Back Dated Payments? In meantime bills pile up …billions of dollars are sitting there supposedy for this one particiular group of unemployed due to pandemic.there 3 phone numbers to call no way to get thru to any of them,,bizzy 24/7…nobody repsonds to email or texts,,even tho i faxed in all info needed and keep applying weekly ..where will it end? If you have questions about Unemployment Insurance, please call our Customer Service Center at 800-244-5631. by any government agency. if you find out anything please let me know i filed in Aug started receiving my weekly pay the next week I sent an email the following week for backpay and not so much as a confirmation i call everyday and those people who answer know absolutely nothing im not even sure they know what unemployment is for crying out loud. The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development has launched a chat feature on its website to answer customers’ unemployment questions. In almost all cases, the elected representative will contact you almost immediately, then contact the state DOL, which in turn will contact you. Jump to your State – Florida (FL), California EDD (CA), New York DOL (NY), Texas (TX), New Jersey (NJ), Pennsylvania (PA), Illinois (IL), Georgia GDOL (GA) (more coming soon), You can see the regularly updated CA resource page for more information and reader comments on dealing with the CA EDD, but here are the best contact numbers for help with your UI Claim. ":"&")+"url="+encodeURIComponent(b)),f.setRequestHeader("Content-Type","application/x-www-form-urlencoded"),f.send(a))}}}function B(){var b={},c;c=document.getElementsByTagName("IMG");if(!c.length)return{};var a=c[0];if(! This article was last updated on December 8, Subscribe now to get the latest updates, exclusive content and related articles delivered directly to you. I Need to talk with a Work Force WV representative. Lesson learned…. From there A caseworker answered and was very helpful in getting me the number I needed as well as forwarding me on. 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