A few things to consider: 1. ESD processes claims in batches. If your claim was processed at the end of a batch on Tuesday, the ACH transfer might not have initiated until Wednesday morning. 2. First payments sometimes undergo additional verification at both ESD and your bank's end. 3. If Monday was your first weekly claim filing, it's normal for payment to take 2-3 business days longer than subsequent payments. If your payment doesn't arrive by end of day Friday, I would recommend contacting ESD directly on Monday. You can also check your payment status in detail under the "Payment History" section of your ESD account - it should show the exact date the payment was processed.

Any update? Did your payment come through?

u know what sux?? I had the SAME EXACT PROBLEM last month and finally got thru after calling for like 3 weeks straight. then the agent fixed my issue in literally 5 minutes. so frustrating!!

One last tip: If you've filed your appeal already, you can sometimes reach different staff by calling the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) instead of the regular ESD number. If your appeal has been assigned to OAH, you can check its status and sometimes get more information about your case. Their number is 1-800-366-0955.

Update: I just got the questionnaire from ESD about my missed week. It's asking if I was able and available for work, if I was physically able to work, if I was out of my labor market area, etc. I'm going to fill it out honestly stating I was traveling and unavailable. Fingers crossed this gets resolved quickly!

Perfect! That's exactly what you should do. Complete honesty is always the best approach with ESD. Since you're just looking to skip that week rather than receive benefits for it, this should be straightforward. Let us know how it goes!

One more thing - the hearing will likely be by phone due to ongoing COVID protocols. Make sure you're in a quiet place with good reception, have all your documents organized in front of you, and take notes during the employer's testimony so you can address any false statements. If you have a smart phone, I recommend using the speaker function and recording the hearing (just notify everyone at the beginning that you're recording). The Administrative Law Judge will ask you questions directly, so be prepared to clearly explain: 1. What happened on 12/15/24 in detail 2. Your prior work history and performance 3. Any policies or training related to food safety protocols 4. Why you believe the termination was unjustified Don't interrupt the employer or the judge, and don't get defensive even if the employer makes false statements. Just note them and address them when it's your turn to speak.

does anyone know if u get backpay for all the weeks during the appeal if u win? i'm in the same boat waiting for my appeal hearing and running out of money fast :/

THE ESD SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO DENY PEOPLE THEIR BENEFITS!!! I'm convinced they train their employees to find ANY reason to disqualify claims. I went through something similar last month and it took FIVE WEEKS to get it fixed. Had to call 87 TIMES before I got through (yes I counted). By the time I got my benefits I was already behind on rent and had my electricity shut off. They don't care AT ALL about our suffering!!! You need to DEMAND to speak to a supervisor. Don't let them transfer you to another regular agent. Say the words "escalate to supervisor" over and over until they do it. Regular agents won't fix anything!!! Also RECORD EVERY CALL with them if your state allows it. I wish I had done this because they kept giving me different information every time I called.

Hey just wondering - did you try the Claimyr thing? Did it work? I'm in a similar situation now and considering trying it but wasn't sure if it's legit