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Im going through something kinda similar right now and its so annoying. Have you tried contacting your state representative? My friend did that when she couldnt get her unemployment issues fixed and someones office helped her get it sorted out pretty quick.
This is actually excellent advice. Your state representatives often have dedicated staff who can cut through red tape with state agencies like ESD. They can sometimes resolve issues in days that would otherwise take months. Just go to your state legislature's website to find your representatives and reach out to their constituent services team.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice! I'm going to try several approaches: 1. Send a secure message with "URGENT: BACKDATE ADJUDICATION REQUEST" 2. Try calling using Claimyr since I keep getting disconnected otherwise 3. Reach out to my state representative as a backup plan I'll gather all my documentation tonight and start the process tomorrow morning. Really appreciate knowing there's still hope to recover these benefits, especially since I'm still paying off those credit card bills from that period. I'll update this thread if I make any progress!
Good plan of action. Make sure to document all your communication attempts going forward as well. If you do get through to ESD, ask for a claim specialist rather than a general agent, as they'll have more authority to resolve complex backdating issues. Best of luck!
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this whole thing reminded me when i got denied benefits last year because they said i voluntarily quit. took 3 months of appeals to finally get someone to understand i was laid off not fired. esd is such a mess sometimes
OMG YES!! They make everything 100x more complicated than it needs to be. My sister went through EIGHT WEEKS of adjudication over a similar misunderstanding that could have been cleared up in 5 minutes if anyone would just ANSWER THE PHONE!!
btw even if u have to do job search now doesnt mean u cant go back to ur old job later. ur not locked into taking a new job just cuz u applied. the system just wants u to try to find work while getting benefits
That's good to know. I was worried that if I got offered a job, I'd have to take it or lose my benefits.
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Has anyone on here ever successfully challenged ESD's definition of "reasonable distance"? I'd love to know what kind of evidence they accepted. The one-hour guideline seems completely arbitrary and doesn't account for gas prices in 2025!!!
To follow up on my earlier comment, if you're really concerned about this issue, I recommend these steps: 1. Call ESD directly and ask for clarification about distance expectations for your specific job classification and location. Get the agent's name and note the date/time of the call. 2. Visit your local WorkSource office if possible - they can provide guidance specific to your area and help document any geographic limitations in your job search. 3. When logging job search activities, include distance calculations for jobs you apply to, showing you're making good-faith efforts within a reasonable radius. 4. If you decline an interview due to distance, document the exact reason (cost analysis showing the job would be financially unfeasible after transportation costs). Being proactive about this documentation can prevent potential issues later.
Thank you! I'll definitely head to WorkSource next week to get this documented properly. Better to be safe than have to deal with an appeal later.
Mei Chen
While there's some anecdotal evidence in this thread suggesting morning calls might be processed faster, I'd like to clarify how ESD actually handles claims: 1. Phone and online claims enter the same processing queue 2. Claims are typically processed in the order received, not by time of day 3. The standard initial processing time is 7-10 business days plus the waiting week 4. Adjudication issues can add 3-6 weeks to processing time Some factors that might create the appearance of time-of-day differences: - Morning calls might get same-day entry into the system while afternoon calls might be entered the next business day - Staffing levels are often higher during morning hours - Friday afternoon claims might not be processed until Monday/Tuesday For the fastest processing, make sure you have all your information ready before calling, respond promptly to any requests for additional information, and continue filing your weekly claims while waiting for your initial payment.
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Ethan Campbell
Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences! I'm going to keep filing my weekly claims and will try calling again next week if I still haven't received anything. Sounds like the morning might be slightly better for getting through, but the actual payment timing depends more on whether there are any issues with my claim. I'll post an update once I get paid!
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