when i had this happen to me last month i was freaking out too but then it just suddenly showed approved in my account one morning!! no email or anything just check ur account everyday

UPDATE: Got through to ESD this morning! Used that Claimyr service I mentioned earlier and only had to wait about 20 minutes before speaking to someone. The agent confirmed they received my separation information and said my claim should be processed within 7-10 business days. She also suggested that I check my correspondence tab daily since that's where the decision will first appear. Feeling much better now having an actual timeframe! For anyone else stuck in adjudication limbo, I seriously recommend finding a way to speak directly with an agent rather than just waiting. Makes a huge difference to have actual information.

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i h8 when companies do this!!!! my friend works at a tech company and they did the same thing last year during "restructuring" and called it a "flexible work arrangement" lolol there is NOTHING flexible about it its just a pay cut without saying pay cut

make sure u file ur appeal quikk. u only have like 30 days from when they sent the denial i think. alot of people miss the deadline.

UPDATE: Just wanted to let everyone know what worked. I used Chrome browser and clicked on "Apply for unemployment benefits" instead of trying to restart my claim. Had to go through the whole application process again with all my employment history, but it went through! The system accepted my new claim and now I'm able to file weekly claims again. Thanks everyone for your help!

Quick tip that might help others with similar issues - I recently learned that ESD's system treats claims differently based on how they ended. If your previous claim ended because you returned to work (voluntary stop), it's handled differently than if your benefits were exhausted or if your benefit year expired. If anyone reading this is trying to restart after voluntarily stopping claims mid-year, you actually CAN use the restart button as long as you're still within your benefit year. Just another quirk of the system that's not clearly explained anywhere on their website.

I had to quit my job last year when my wife got sick (stroke). I applied for regular unemployment and got denied initially. The denial letter said I had "quit without good cause" even though I explained the medical situation. I filed an appeal and had to wait for a hearing with a judge from OAH. It was really stressful. At the hearing I showed all my wife's medical records and explained why I had to care for her. The judge reversed the decision and I got benefits, but it took almost 3 months from my initial claim to getting any money. If I had known about PFML back then I would've done that instead.

Just to follow up on the PFML suggestion, which I agree is likely your best option: When you apply, you'll need certification from your father's healthcare provider. The certification form is available on the PFML website. If you do end up going the unemployment route instead, make sure you continue filing weekly claims even while in adjudication. Many people don't realize they need to keep filing weekly claims during the adjudication process. If your claim is eventually approved, you'll receive back payments for those weeks - but only if you filed claims for them.