2 months waiting for ESD unemployment decision - contacted governor's office

I was stuck in adjudication for 9 weeks before my claim was finally approved. What I discovered is calling ESD directly never works. I used Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through to an actual agent. They have this service that basically waits on hold for you then calls you when an ESD agent is on the line. Saved me hours of frustration! They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3. My adjudication was resolved within days after speaking to someone. Worth checking out if you're desperate.

2 months is crazy but actually not uncommon these days. ESD is a joke!!! I waited THREE MONTHS last year and nearly got EVICTED before they finally approved me. The system is BROKEN BY DESIGN to make people give up. Keep fighting!!!

wait is the governer office supposed to help? i didnt know that was even an option lol. been waiting 7 weeks myself and just figured thats how it is

Update: I finally got through to someone at ESD! They said my claim had an employer dispute that needed investigation, but my former employer never responded to ESD's inquiries. The agent put a note to escalate my case to a supervisor. Fingers crossed something happens this week.

did u try the eservices message center? i sent like 5 messages and eventually someone noticed

When your claim is in adjudication for an extended period, there are a few specific steps you can take: 1. Document all your contact attempts with ESD (dates, times, reference numbers) 2. Continue filing your weekly claims without fail, even while waiting for the initial determination 3. If you've contacted the governor's office, follow up after 5 business days if you don't hear back 4. Contact your local state representative as well - they often have staff dedicated to helping constituents with unemployment issues 5. Prepare documentation showing financial hardship (eviction notices, utility shutoff warnings) as this can sometimes help prioritize your claim The standard adjudication period is supposed to be 21 days, but with current backlogs, 6-8 weeks is unfortunately becoming more common. When you do get approved, you'll receive all backpay from your eligible weeks.

my buddy had the same issue and it turned out they needed some document he didn't know about. maybe check your eservices account for any alerts or documents needed section?

One important thing to know: When your claim is finally approved, you'll receive all the back payments for the weeks you've been filing. Make sure you're completing your weekly claims consistently and meeting the job search requirements (3 documented job search activities per week). To expedite your case beyond contacting the governor's office, you can: 1. Submit a hardship letter through eServices detailing your financial situation 2. Request an escalation to a Tier 3 specialist when you do reach someone 3. Ask specifically if there are any documents or information missing that's causing the delay Another approach some claimants have had success with is contacting their local WorkSource office. While they don't process claims directly, they sometimes have direct channels to ESD staff who can look into claim issues.