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WHY DOES ESD MAKE EVERYTHING SO COMPLICATED?!!!! I had this EXACT same issue and had to call 67 TIMES before someone would help me! Their system is DESIGNED to make people give up on getting their benefits! The fact that it just silently fails without telling you there's missing information is criminal negligence!!
Right?? Same thing happened to my cousin. She almost got evicted waiting for money that was "PAID" but never arrived. ESD is the worst.
I had a similar issue but mine was because I had the wrong account number not routing number. They ended up sending paper checks instead for like a month before I figured it out. Maybe check your mail?
I'll definitely check my mail more carefully now! Though I'm pretty sure my account number was correct, just missing the routing number.
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dont worry to much about the job search stuff when ur going back to work. just put that u looked at the union job board and checked indeed and ur good
I wouldn't recommend this approach. While it might seem harmless, ESD does conduct random audits of job search activities. If selected for audit, you'd need to provide details about those job searches. Better to do legitimate activities you can document if needed.
Update: Finally got through to ESD this morning after trying the different browser suggestion (plus using that Claimyr service someone mentioned). They confirmed I should select 'temporarily laid off' and enter my return date. The agent submitted a backdate request for my Christmas week too! She said standby status is now mainly for employer-requested situations with special circumstances, and most construction workers with 1-2 week gaps should just do the job search requirements. Thanks everyone for your help!
Great to hear you got it resolved! For future reference, make note of your claim ID number, the name of the agent you spoke with, and the date of your call. Having this documentation has saved me several times when there were follow-up issues with ESD.
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im in the same boat!!! been trying to call for 3 weeks and nothing!! this is my 1st time on unemployment and its been a NIGHTMARE. let me know if u find a way to get thru please!!!!
Will do! This is my first time too and I had no idea it would be this difficult just to speak to someone. I'll post an update if I manage to get through with any of these suggestions.
Just checking back - were you able to get through to ESD? I'm curious if any of the suggestions worked for you.
I finally got through! I ended up using Claimyr like you suggested and was connected with an agent in about 20 minutes. My issue was that my employer had reported different dates than what I put on my application, which triggered the adjudication. The agent was able to update my file and said my payments should be processed within 48 hours. Such a relief after weeks of stress!
Brielle Johnson
EVERYONE here is forgetting the most IMPORTANT part!!!! Even if you file late, you can request a BACKDATING EXCEPTION due to "good cause"! ESD policy allows them to backdate more than one week in certain circumstances. Being confused about the filing process could count. YOU HAVE TO ASK FOR THIS SPECIFICALLY when you talk to them! Don't just accept that you've lost money!!!!
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Saanvi Krishnaswami
•While it's true ESD does have a good cause provision for backdating exceptions, it's extremely limited and rarely approved. The acceptable reasons are very specific, like ESD website malfunctions, being hospitalized, or natural disasters. Simply not knowing the rules typically doesn't qualify as good cause. It's always worth asking, but I wouldn't count on getting an exception for waiting 3+ weeks.
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Reina Salazar
Update: I filed my claim today! The process was pretty straightforward. I explained my situation about the upcoming trip in the comments section, though I'm not sure if anyone reads those. I'll make sure to report that I'm unavailable during my travel days when I file my weekly claim. Thanks everyone for pushing me to file immediately rather than waiting. Even if I lose a couple of weeks of benefits, that's better than losing all three weeks plus the coming week. Lesson learned about not delaying with ESD!
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Demi Lagos
•good job!! and fyi the comments section is basically a black hole lol. nobody reads those. make sure u answer the able and available question correctly on ur weekly claim for the days ur gone!
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