How can I check the status of my unemployment application in Florida?

I filed my first 2 weeks work search on the internet. I have been determined monetarily eligible, but am awaiting eligibility status. I cannot get through to a rep on the 800# without my pin. They claim my pin is invalid.
I went to thier website and changed my pin. I called again, and I am still not considered valid. What is the secret to talking to a live Florida unemployment rep, when you are now living in NJ? HELP!!!!!!

Hi,

I’ll just have to hope someone dealing with Florida unemployment can shed some light for you with an answer.

Although I have heard from folks in other states that the trick is to not select the “English” option, but another offered language.

Seems the bilingual unemployment workers .. aren’t quite as busy, but can still assist English only speaking unemployed.

Chris

You call its a recording. If you make one mistake it drops the call. If you tryt to check status it drops the call. If you enter your pin it doesnt understand your selection. The whole automated system is fucked. I cannot get ahold of a human being no matter what. And selecting spanish hangs up as well. FUCK YOU FLORIDA UNEMPLOYMENT.

i need to make change on my application and cant what is the problem and cant get through on the phone u people are supposed to help us and u are not

Hi,

Do you want to complain about or to the people at Florida Unemployment Department?

This website is not associated in anyway, with any state unemployment department.

I filed and got a letter saying that I’m eligible. then I go on the internet and can’t seem to find where to check my claim, then called the number they give,, over, and over and over, and it doesn’t recognize my pin, it doesnt work if change it, it always drops the call!!! Ah! I’m so f ing frustrated. For more than 12 years I’ve paid 23% in taxes and now I got laid off and need help and it’s a nightmare to get a fraction of it back!! I’m about to tell them to shove that check where it fits!!

WoW This system stinks to say the leat, its very discouraging.

Why?

Try ur last 4 on soc security number. Also if you live out of state i dont think you can get benefits from Florida but I am not sure. Additionally, if you wait on hold for 30 minutes to an hour eventually someone will answer and be sweet otherwise they will hang up on you as if the call was dropped. Good luck.

They don’t have an option for you to speak to a representative what you do is when you get to that menu press zero a bunch of times and then it will let you get to a representative they will even hold your place in line and call you back if you don’t want to sit there.

I called this number and they got back to me just like they said within 72hrs to help reset my pin. 1 (800) 557-3242.
72 hrs Sucks but definitely Beats calling unemployment, being on hold for 2hrs and then being hung up on, on 3 different occasions.