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She had to call once because her claim was in adjudication for almost 3 weeks with no update. The agent was actually really helpful and pushed it through after verifying her documentation. Definitely call if you don't see movement after 2-3 weeks!
good luck calling ESD lol... took me 4 days of trying and getting hung up on before I got through
Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice! I'm going to file my initial claim, report my summer payments as wages, answer NO to reasonable assurance, and keep doing my job searches every week. I'll update here if I run into any issues or if I learn anything that might help others in similar situations.
Good plan. Just remember that your benefit year will start when you file, so don't wait too long to file your initial claim, even knowing you won't receive payments until your summer pay ends. And don't forget those 3 job search activities each week!
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To answer your question about income during adjudication - I was in limbo for those 6 weeks. No benefits while they investigated. I picked up some gig work (DoorDash, etc.) but had to report that income on my weekly claims. Once approved, I got backpay for all weeks claimed minus the partial earnings I reported. Make sure you're claiming every week even if you're in adjudication! That's super important. And be prepared that your former employer will likely contest your claim with their version of events. Stay factual in your responses.
This is really helpful. I'll keep filing weekly claims and look into some temporary gig work. Thank you!
One thing no one has mentioned yet - when you're in adjudication, an ESD adjudicator will contact both you and your employer separately to get statements. This is your chance to clearly explain the retaliation situation. Be ready for that call and have your timeline and documentation handy. They'll typically give you a scheduled time for the call. If they can't reach you during that scheduled time, it can significantly delay your claim or even result in a denial based solely on your employer's statement. So keep your phone handy and check your ESD correspondence regularly. Also - you mentioned being a single parent. Make sure to check into other assistance programs like TANF and SNAP while waiting for UI benefits to be approved.
this is super important!! my roomate missed his call and it took ANOTHER 3 weeks to get rescheduled. total nightmare
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Random question but did you change banks recently? I had an issue where my payment was delayed because I had updated my bank info and it triggered some kind of security review on my account. Just thought I'd mention it!
No, same bank I've been using since I started unemployment back in November. But that's good to know that changing banks can cause delays!
UPDATE: My payment finally hit my account this morning! Looks like it was just holiday processing delays like many of you suggested. Thanks for helping me not completely lose my mind over this.
Great news! Glad it worked out. This is pretty common after holidays, so keep it in mind for future reference. The payment timeline usually extends by a day or two.
awesome! told ya it would work out 👍
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For what it's worth, I've compiled some of the most helpful information from various posts (including yours) into a document about navigating common ESD issues. Things like adjudication timelines, required documentation for identity verification, and the appeals process. Would you mind if I shared it here? I've made sure to remove any personally identifiable information. I think a resource like this could help reduce some of the repetitive questions and frustrations people experience.
That sounds fantastic! Please do share it. I'm happy that some of my experiences could help others, even if I'm taking a step back from active posting. That's exactly the kind of supportive community effort I'd hoped to see here.
btw does any1 know if we still have 2 do job search activities if were on standby status? my boss says ill be back in 4 weeks but ESD website is confusing me
If you have approved standby status, you don't need to complete job search activities during the standby period. However, you must still file your weekly claims and be able and available for work. Make sure your standby status is actually approved in your ESD account - don't just take your employer's word for it. Check your determination letters in your online account or call ESD to confirm.
Marina Hendrix
oh i 4got to mention if ur using the GI Bill that doesnt count against ur unemployment. some ppl think it does but it dont. u can collect both at same time
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Romeo Barrett
This is correct. GI Bill benefits are for education and don't impact your unemployment eligibility or benefit amount. However, if you're attending school full-time, ESD might question your availability for work, so be prepared to explain how you're still able and available to accept full-time employment while attending school.
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