6h03z's journey

I was laid off from my job on May 19, 2026, and immediately filed for unemployment in Georgia. I received confirmation that my claim was processed, but it has been stuck at the "Eligibility Determination" stage. I was told my employer was being contacted for details about my termination, which was due to an "Involuntary Conduct Violation." I assumed I was just waiting for the Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) to review everything. However, when I called for a status update, I learned that my claim became inactive because I hadn’t been submitting weekly payment requests. I was shocked because I thought my claim was still under review and that I needed to wait for their determination before requesting payments. Now, I’m being told I need to file a new claim and that I won’t receive any payments for the weeks since I first filed. This has left me feeling frustrated and confused, especially since I thought I was doing everything correctly as a first-time applicant. I would really appreciate any advice from others who have navigated the GDOL process.