just be prepared for how SLOW the waiver process is!! took 4+ months for them to review mine and then they denied it anyway 😡 they don't make it easy on purpose

I want to thank everyone for all this helpful information. I finally reached an ESD agent this morning using that Claimyr service someone recommended, and they confirmed I can pursue both the Commissioner's Review and a waiver simultaneously! The agent actually emailed me all the necessary waiver forms while we were on the phone and walked me through what documentation I'll need to provide. They also said that even if everything gets denied, I can still set up a payment plan as low as $50/month if I demonstrate financial hardship. I feel like I finally have a path forward instead of just panicking. Will update once I hear back about either process. Thank you all again for sharing your experiences!

APPLY NOW!!! if u wait ur only hurting urself!! even if it takes long to get approved theyll backpay to when u first applied. dont listen to ppl saying u wont get it, nobody here knows ur exact situation. its FREE to apply so why not do it????

One important detail to remember: when you file your weekly claims while waiting for a decision, make sure you accurately report any job search activities. ESD has become stricter about verifying these, and you need at least 3 qualifying activities each week. Keep detailed records including company names, contact information, job titles, and application methods. This will save you headaches later if they audit your job search activities.

This reminds me of my claim from last fall. Actually my situation was a little different because it wasn't the governor's office, but I had to get my union rep involved. The alert thing happened to me too though. ESD's website has all these weird quirks that make you question your sanity sometimes. Like, did I really see that notification or am I just desperate and imagining things? Anyway, in my case it took about two weeks after escalation, but then everything went through at once.

I just realized I didn't answer your full question. After the governor's office got involved with my claim, I received a call from an ESD specialist about 8 business days later. The call came from a blocked number, and they asked me several verification questions before discussing my claim. The specialist had clearly reviewed my file before calling. Once they fixed the issue, my portal updated within 24 hours and payment came 2 days after that. The ESD specialist mentioned they prioritize governor-elevated claims, but they still work through them in the order received. Depending on the current backlog, it could be 5-15 business days before you hear anything. If you're worried about missing a call, add a note to your ESD account (through the Contact Us section) stating your availability and best contact methods. Sometimes this helps ensure they reach you.

Don't stress too much about this. Yes, ESD's systems are frustrating, but they do eventually sort things out. Just make sure you're completely honest about everything. The worst thing you can do is try to hide information because you're worried about delays. That's what really triggers the fraud investigations that can take months to resolve.

Based on all the advice here, I'd recommend taking these steps immediately: 1. Send that detailed message through eServices explaining the date discrepancy 2. Get documentation from your supervisor about your actual last day worked 3. Continue filing weekly claims accurately, reporting any additional income 4. If you don't see movement within a week, try to speak with an ESD representative directly The good news is that date mismatches are common enough that there are established procedures for handling them. The key is documenting everything clearly.

After it shows paid, the standard processing time is 24-72 hours, excluding weekends and holidays. I've been through this a few times during seasonal layoffs. First payment after approval sometimes takes a bit longer because they're processing multiple weeks at once. I suggest checking your bank account tomorrow morning - many banks post ACH transfers overnight. Also, make sure you continue filing your weekly claims while waiting for this payment to process.

update?? did u get ur $$ yet??