ESD is the worst!!! i won my appeal in march and STILL havent gotten all my backpay!!! they sent me part of it after 3 weeks but are "still processing" the rest. every time i call they tell me something different. hope u have better luck than me!!!!

Does anyone know if having a debit card versus direct deposit makes a difference in how quickly you get paid after an appeal? I'm wondering if I should switch my payment method before my decision comes through.

One thing I want to clarify for everyone: When your benefit year ends while you're receiving benefits, ESD will automatically review your claim for a new benefit year. There are three possible outcomes: 1. You qualify for a new UI claim based on your work history - ESD establishes this automatically 2. You don't qualify for a new claim - you'll be notified and given appeal rights 3. Your claim goes into adjudication while they verify details - this sometimes happens and may require additional information The most important thing is to keep filing your weekly claims without interruption and respond promptly to any correspondence from ESD. This ensures you don't miss any benefits during the transition.

My neighbor went thru this and ESD messed up his claim when the benefit year changed. he lost like 2 weeks of benefits cuz of there mistake and they never fixed it. good luck getting anyone to help when they screw up!!

Quick update on my previous comment - I just remembered that if the overpayment you paid exceeds $10,000, the refund needs additional approval steps and typically takes longer (more like 60-75 days). Since you mentioned paying back $21,500, your refund will likely fall into this category and require additional review.

Anyone else notice that ESD seems to approve waivers AFTER people have already paid everything back? I've talked to 4 different people who all had the same experience - paid thousands, then suddenly got approved for a waiver they requested months/years earlier. Seems suspiciously convenient for ESD's budget...

Just to follow up, I did get backpaid for all the weeks once they resolved my issue. Once they fixed the problem, the money was in my account within 48 hours. Make sure they actually fix whatever's causing the hold though - I've heard of people getting told "it's processing" only to wait another 2 weeks with no change.

UPDATE: I finally got through to ESD this morning using that Claimyr service! The agent was actually super helpful and found the problem right away. Apparently my previous employer reported different dates of employment than what I put on my application (just by a few days). This triggered an automatic review flag. The agent said she updated my claim notes and expedited the review. She said I should see movement on my claim within 3-5 business days. Fingers crossed! Thanks everyone for your help and advice.

One more thing I forgot to mention - make sure your contact information is up to date in your eServices account. ESD might need to contact you with questions about your claim, and if they can't reach you, it could delay processing. Also, check your spam/junk folder regularly for emails from ESD - they often end up there.

Quick update on processing times - as of January 2025, ESD is averaging about 10-14 days to process new claims if there are no issues that require adjudication. If they need to verify anything with your former employer or if there are any discrepancies in your application, it can take 3-4 weeks or sometimes longer. Once your claim is processed, you'll receive several notices in your eServices account and by mail: 1. Monetary Determination - shows how much your weekly benefit amount will be 2. UI Claimant Notice - confirms your claim has been established 3. Job Search Requirements - explains what you need to do each week Make sure to read all of these carefully when they arrive.