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Diego Flores
Just to add some important details: For PFML, you can apply retroactively for benefits going back several weeks, so you might be able to cover the time you've already been out of work. You'll need medical certification from your doctor confirming your condition and inability to work. For your specific situation with a broken foot, you should qualify for medical leave benefits. The current maximum weekly benefit for 2025 is around $1,475, though most people receive less based on their income. Once you're approved, payments are typically deposited weekly. The process is generally faster than UI adjudication.
Omar Zaki
•That's really helpful info, thank you! I'm going to call my doctor tomorrow to get the medical certification started. Hoping this process goes smoother than the UI claim did.
my sister got denyed for unemployment too but she found out she could get food stamps at least while she was unable to work. maybe look into that too?
Omar Zaki
•That's a good suggestion, thanks. I'll look into food assistance too while I get the PFML application going. Every bit helps right now.
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Ugh I wish I'd asked this when I got my job last month. I just stopped claiming benefits completely without telling anyone and now I'm paranoid something bad is going to happen. Should I go back and report something or just leave it?
If it's been less than 4 weeks, I'd recommend submitting a late weekly claim for your final week and marking that you returned to work. If it's been longer, you might want to send a secure message through eServices explaining the situation. Better to address it now than have issues later.
StarSurfer
One more important thing - if you worked partial hours during your final claim week, make sure you report those hours and earnings accurately. For example, if your claim week is Sunday-Saturday and you start work on Wednesday, you'd report 3 days of work for that final claim. Being precise here helps avoid any potential overpayment issues.
That's a good point! My last claim will include 3 days of work. I'll make sure to report the exact hours and pay for those days.
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Luca Marino
my cousin works at worksource and she said sometimes if u go into a worksource center in person they can help u contact esd through their internal channels. worth a try maybe?
Zara Malik
Update: I finally got through! I tried the 7:55am trick that someone suggested here AND I also left a message through the secure portal with "URGENT" in the subject line. Not sure which one worked, but I got a call back yesterday and they resolved my issue. Apparently there was a verification issue with my ID that wasn't showing up in my online portal. My claim should be processed within 48 hours now. Thanks everyone for your help!
Mateo Perez
•Awesome news!! So happy for u! Did they say why it wasn't showing up before??
Zara Malik
•They said something about a flag on my account that needed manual review but wasn't visible to me for "security reasons." Whatever that means! Just glad it's finally moving forward.
Oliver Zimmermann
Just wondering, did your status on eServices change from "disqualified" straight to "reversed" or were there any steps in between? My appeal hearing is next week and I'm trying to figure out what to expect on my account after. The waiting and uncertainty is driving me crazy!
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Keisha Robinson
•It went straight from "disqualified" to "reversed" with no steps in between. The change happened overnight after my hearing. Good luck with your appeal! The waiting is definitely the hardest part.
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GalaxyGuardian
Just wanted to follow up - any update on whether your backpay came through yet? This information could be really helpful for others in similar situations.
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Keisha Robinson
•Yes! The money actually came through yesterday - so it was exactly 6 business days from when the status changed to reversed. All 10 weeks paid at once via direct deposit. Such a relief! Thanks everyone for the advice and support.
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