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dont stress too much. if theyre not contacting u its probably fine. just keep doing ur job search stuff every week
While it's good not to panic, I would still recommend being proactive here. Better to address this now than have issues later with your claim. WorkSource appointments serve multiple purposes - compliance is only one aspect, they also provide valuable resources to help with your job search.
When you do contact WorkSource, ask them about their specialized job search workshops too. Those count as job search activities for your weekly claims, and some of them are actually really helpful. I did their resume review workshop and interview skills training, and I think they helped me land my current job. Don't just think of WorkSource as a hurdle to clear for your unemployment - they actually have good resources.
That's a great suggestion! I hadn't considered there might be actual benefits beyond checking a box. I could definitely use some help refreshing my resume.
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Quick update - I tried that Claimyr service I mentioned earlier and it actually worked. Got through to an agent in about 20 minutes after trying for weeks on my own. The agent told me they're processing claims from April 12th right now (as of yesterday), so if you filed after that, there's a backlog. They recommended continuing to file weekly claims while waiting.
I'm suspicious of ANY service charging money to connect people with a government agency we should be able to reach for FREE. It's ridiculous that these third-party services even need to exist.
UPDATE: My claim finally moved from pending to processing this morning! That's 6 business days total. I went ahead and submitted my first weekly claim yesterday even though the initial claim wasn't approved yet. Thanks everyone for your advice and reassurance that the delays are normal right now.
Great news! Once your claim completes processing, be prepared for the possibility of having to complete an identity verification through ID.me if you haven't already done so. This is another common delay point in the process, but you'll receive clear instructions in your eServices account if this is required.
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One thing I haven't seen mentioned yet - you can also try to estimate your hours worked based on your bank deposits. If you can figure out your hourly rate, divide the deposit amounts by that rate to get approximate hours. It won't be perfect because of taxes, but it's a starting point. Also, reach out to the state's Child Care Licensing department (DCYF). Since you worked at a preschool/daycare, your employer should have been licensed and they might have records of staffing plans that showed your employment. Those records might help substantiate your claim. Lastly, did you save any work schedules, text messages about work hours, or emails from your employer? Even seemingly minor communications can help establish your work pattern.
That's a really smart idea about checking with DCYF licensing! I hadn't thought of that. I was making $18.50/hour, so I can definitely work backwards from my deposits to estimate hours. I also have a bunch of work schedule screenshots on my phone that show my shifts - would those be helpful to submit too?
Absolutely submit those schedule screenshots! Any documentation that shows you were scheduled to work specific hours will help your case. Print them out and include them with your wage adjustment form. The more evidence you can provide, the better your chances of getting this resolved quickly.
Update: I finally got through to ESD yesterday! They're sending me the wage dispute forms and told me to gather all my evidence (bank statements, schedules, etc). The agent said it could take 3-4 weeks to process once I submit everything, but they'll backdate any adjustment to when I first filed. Thanks everyone for all your help and suggestions!
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just want to say that i'm in almost the exact same situation right now except with a workplace injury instead of pregnancy. its so frustrating how these different benefit systems don't talk to each other better! good luck with your claim!
Thanks! And you're right, it would be so much easier if these systems were better integrated. Good luck with your situation too!
Did you get your waiting week paid? When COVID started they were paying the waiting week but I think they stopped doing that. Just wondering if you'll have to do another waiting week or if the original one counts.
Good question. The waiting week only applies once per benefit year. Since OP already served their waiting week before going on PFML, they won't need to serve another one when reopening, assuming it's still within the same benefit year (typically 52 weeks from when you first filed).
That's a relief to hear! Yes, I'll still be in the same benefit year when I reopen.
Zara Khan
Has anyone noticed that adjudication seems to take WAY LONGER now than it did during the pandemic? Back in 2021, my claim was processed in like 3 weeks even with an employer dispute. Now they're taking MONTHS for the exact same situations. It's like they're intentionally slowing everything down to make people give up!!!
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Luca Ferrari
•There's actually a logical explanation for this. During the height of the pandemic, many standard verification procedures were temporarily suspended to process the unprecedented volume of claims quickly. Now that claims have returned to more normal levels, ESD has reinstated all of their standard verification and fact-finding processes, which do take longer but help prevent fraud and ensure accurate determinations.
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Diego Vargas
Update: I finally got through to ESD on the phone! After dozens of calls over two days, I got a really helpful agent who looked up my claim. She said my adjudication is in the queue and appears to be moving normally, but restaurant industry claims often take longer because they have to verify seasonal employment patterns. She estimated another 2-3 weeks. Not great news but at least I have some kind of timeline now.
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Sean Murphy
•thats good news! at least u know its not stuck or forgotten somewhere in the system
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