have u checked ur claim status online? sometimes they need more info but dont actually tell u

UPDATE: I finally got through to ESD! First, thank you all for your suggestions. I ended up using Claimyr this morning and got connected to a real person in about 30 minutes. Turns out my former employer never responded to ESD's verification request (despite telling me they had). The agent was able to mark it as "employer non-responsive" and said my claim should be processed within 72 hours. She also put a note about hardship due to the mortgage situation. I'll update again when I know more, but wanted to share what worked for me. Also already contacted my state rep's office as backup.

has anyone else noticed that esd's system always seems to flag claims randomly for adjudication??? like i've filed for unemployment 3 times in 6 years and EVERY SINGLE TIME i get stuck in adjudication for weeks with no explanation. like why even have the system if every claim gets flagged anyway???

Update: I used the hardship expedition request that someone suggested below and actually got through to a person! They confirmed my claim is still waiting for an adjudicator but because I have a late notice for utilities, they've marked my claim for expedition. They said it could still take 1-2 weeks but that's better than continuing to wait indefinitely. Thanks everyone for the suggestions and support. I'll post again when I hear anything more.

wat bout ur work search requirements??? u gotta do those even while waiting for approval!!!

Another thing - check your spam folder EVERYDAY! I missed an important ESD email asking for additional documents and it delayed my claim by 3 weeks. Their emails sometimes get filtered out by Gmail and Outlook.

forgot to answer ur question about how long adjudication took... mine was 6 WEEKS!!! total nightmare. and yeah the calling thing is brutal. i literally had to set aside a whole day just for calling over and over

whatever u do DONT tell them u found another job if u haven't started yet!!! my friend did that and they immediately closed her claim even tho she didn't start for another month!

I want to correct some misconceptions I'm seeing in this thread. For qualifying for Training Benefits with ESD, you need to submit your application within the first 5 weeks of your claim or within 5 weeks of Trade Act certification. It's not automatically granted - you need to show that: 1. Your occupation is declining or your skills are obsolete 2. The training will lead to employment opportunities 3. You can successfully complete the training For the original poster, your transition from manufacturing QC to data analysis could potentially qualify, especially if you can demonstrate that manufacturing jobs in your area are declining. Regarding age discrimination - while it absolutely happens, ESD's role isn't to address hiring discrimination but to provide benefits while you search for work. EEOC or your state's human rights commission handles discrimination claims. For meeting job search requirements when options seem limited, remember that the requirement is 3 job search ACTIVITIES per week, not just applications. Networking events, skills workshops, and informational interviews all count.

To answer your most recent question - Commissioner Approved Training (CAT) doesn't have the same strict timeline as Training Benefits. You can apply for CAT at any point during your claim. The main difference is that CAT waives your job search requirements while you're in training, but doesn't extend your benefit period like Training Benefits does. Based on everything you've shared, I'd recommend: 1. Try to get through to ESD (using that Claimyr service if needed) to discuss your specific situation 2. Visit a WorkSource office in person to speak with someone about the programs for older workers 3. Look into the SSAP (Strategies for Success Assessment Program) through WorkSource which helps identify transferable skills Don't give up! There are resources designed specifically for situations like yours.