Just want to add my experience - I've been on unemployment for about 7 months now, and I've noticed that deposit times tend to get delayed around holidays or at the beginning/end of quarters when ESD seems busier. Also, if you did anything different on your weekly claim (reported earnings, answered a question differently), it might trigger a review that delays processing. If eServices shows it as paid, I wouldn't worry too much. My credit union sometimes takes an extra day compared to when my husband's bank processes the same ESD deposits.

UPDATE: just got mine now at 2:30pm!!! Check ur accounts again everyone

The whole system is RIDICULOUS! Why can't they program their computers to process payments regardless of holidays?? I've been on UI for 4 months and EVERY holiday causes delays. Meanwhile bills don't wait and my landlord doesn't care about federal holidays! This is how they keep people struggling!!

To answer your original question: No, ESD does not process unemployment payments on MLK Day or any federal holiday. The banking system that ESD uses operates on the federal reserve schedule, which observes all federal holidays. Even if ESD wanted to process payments, the ACH system they use for transfers would not be operational today. For future reference, you can find the federal holiday schedule on the ESD website under Payment Information FAQ. Always add one business day to your expected payment date when a holiday occurs.

Has anyone noticed how these "calendar week" rules are NEVER clearly explained when you're filing?! The questions just ask if you were "available for work" without explaining what they mean by that! And then they hit you with these technical overpayments months later! It's like they WANT people to make mistakes so they can collect overpayments!

My cousin had this exact problem last year. He was on a hunting trip that went from Thursday-Monday (only 5 days) but got hit with a two-week overpayment. What worked for him was bringing printed calendar evidence to his appeal hearing showing the actual days he was gone. The judge ended up reducing it to just the actual days he was unavailable instead of full weeks. Bring as much documentation as you can to your hearing!

To directly answer your question: Yes, this is normal. The governor's office liaison team can only expedite claims; they cannot access the ESD system or tell you why you're in adjudication. Their role is limited to flagging claims for priority review. Regarding the identity verification issue: This is currently the most common reason for adjudication. The September 2025 date is likely just when your identity verification expires in their system (they typically set it for 12 months from verification). Here's what you should do: 1. Make sure ALL identity documents are uploaded again (both sides of ID, SS card, proof of address) 2. Call ESD directly - the expedite request doesn't guarantee immediate action 3. Check your spam/junk folders for any ESD correspondence 4. If you uploaded docs via smartphone, try re-uploading via computer if possible (better image quality) In January 2025, ESD implemented a new identity verification system that has been causing many claims to be flagged for review. The average resolution time is currently 17-21 days even with expedite requests.

Has your issue been resolved yet? It's been a few days since your post. If not, I really recommend trying to get through to an actual ESD agent rather than waiting. The governor's office expedite is helpful but still leaves you waiting without knowing what's happening.

so how'd it go??? was it ok??

Good luck with your actual hearing! Quick tip - write down all your key points beforehand so you don't forget anything important when you get nervous. And remember to address all your comments to the judge, not directly to your former employer, even if they say something you want to respond to. The judge really appreciated when I maintained that formality.