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Quick update to my earlier comment - when ESD does a redetermination review, they're supposed to send you a new determination letter regardless of whether they change their decision or not. So you should get something in the mail either way. If it's been more than 3 weeks and you haven't received anything, definitely try to contact them to check the status.
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my cousin works for esd and says that if u quit a job, they automatically flag ur account for review and everythng stops till they decide if ur eligible again. he said they look at if u tried to fix the problem first (like talking to HR or ur boss) before quitting. so maybe try that if the job is bad, then u can say u tried to resolve it?
This is accurate information. ESD does look favorably on claimants who made good faith efforts to resolve workplace issues before quitting. Document any conversations with management, HR complaints, etc. Even sending emails outlining your concerns can help establish that you tried to address problems before leaving.
Thank you all SO much for the advice! I think I'm going to keep looking for jobs while collecting unemployment rather than take this risky position. It sounds like quitting could create a huge financial gap even if I think I have good cause. I'll keep doing my job searches and hopefully find something with better reviews soon. And I'll definitely remember that the waiting week doesn't count against my 26 paid weeks!
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Good luck getting through to ESD to ask about it!!! I spent THREE DAYS trying to get someone on the phone last month when they messed up my standby status. Called literally 27 times and either got a busy signal or was on hold for hours only to get disconnected. The whole system is designed to make you give up!
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UPDATE: My payment just hit my account this morning (Thursday)! No explanation for the delay, it just showed up. Thanks everyone for the advice and reassurance. If this happens again, I'll definitely try getting through to ESD directly to find out if there's an underlying issue with my claim.
Glad u got it! Same thing happend to me. They really need to fix there system bcuz ppl need there money on time!!!
Glad it worked out! For future reference, if you see any pattern of payment delays (even if they do eventually come through), it's worth calling ESD. Sometimes these little glitches can be early warning signs of a developing issue with your claim. Always better to address it proactively.
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UPDATE: Finally got through to ESD this morning! Used the advice from this thread and specifically asked for a backdate adjustment for my reopened claim. The agent was really helpful once I explained everything clearly. They backdated my claim reopening to 3/16 and said last week will now count as my waiting week instead of this week. Payment for this week should process in the next 48 hours! Such a relief - thank you all for your help!
Excellent news! I'm glad they were able to resolve it quickly for you. This is a good reminder for everyone about the importance of reopening claims immediately when transitioning between benefit years.
yayyy!!! so happy for u!!!
Diego Flores
One thing I learned while on unemployment last year - always count business days, not calendar days. ESD operates on a government schedule, so weekends and holidays don't count toward processing times. Since your payment status changed to paid on Sunday, Monday was the first business day, today (Tuesday) is the second, and you'll likely see the deposit tomorrow (Wednesday) or Thursday morning at the latest. If you don't see it by Friday, then it might be worth investigating further.
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Chloe Robinson
•UPDATE: The money hit my account this morning! You were right about the timing. Thanks everyone for the reassurance - this community is amazing.
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Anastasia Kozlov
•awesome! glad it worked out. unemployment is so stressful but at least this part is fixed!
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Zara Mirza
Something else to be aware of - the processing time can also depend on your bank. I have accounts at two different banks, and when I changed my direct deposit information from one to the other, I noticed a significant difference in how quickly the funds became available after showing as "paid" in the ESD system. Credit unions sometimes take an extra day compared to major banks in my experience.
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