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Emma Swift
Don't listen to these ppl saying its normal. It's NOT normal! You need to call ESD asap bc they might have sent ur backpay to the wrong account or a ReliaCard. This happened 2 my friend n she never got her money bc she waited 2 long to report it. The system is totally broken n they make these "mistakes" on purpose hoping ppl don't notice!!! The govt doesn't want to pay us what they owe!!
While it's always good to be vigilant about your benefits, this delay is actually quite common with ESD backpay processing. The system does typically process current and back payments separately. If the OP verified their payment information is correct in eServices and the payment status shows 'paid', there's a high probability the money is simply in processing. Waiting a few more business days before calling is reasonable advice.
Emma Swift
•Whatever!! My cousin waited n waited n NEVER got his money. But sure, trust the broken system if u want! 🙄
Just wanted to update you all - my backpay finally hit my account this morning! It came as one lump sum for all 4 weeks. Exactly 6 business days after showing 'paid' in the system. Such a relief! Thanks for all the reassurance that this was normal - saved me a lot of stress.
Great news! Thanks for updating the thread - it's helpful for others who might find themselves in the same situation. Glad it worked out as expected.
congrats!!! now u can catch up on bills! ESD is so frustrating but at least u got ur money finally!!!
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just curious is the brother in law ok?? that must be super stressful for him having his business go bankrupt and now having to deal with all that. family businesses are complicated!!
Andre Dupont
•It's been really hard on him actually. He didn't own the company, he was a manager, but he's taking it really personally since he recommended my husband for the job. We're trying to tell him it's not his fault but he feels terrible about it.
One more important detail: If your husband already had an unemployment claim that he was collecting on before this brief job, he should continue that claim. However, if this job paid significantly more than his previous job that the original claim was based on, he might benefit from filing a new claim after working enough hours to qualify. For just one week of work though, continuing the existing claim is almost certainly the better option.
Andre Dupont
•Oh that's good to know about the wage comparison. The construction job actually paid less than his previous position (he took it because it was available and we needed something), so continuing the existing claim definitely makes sense. Thanks again!
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Here's the exact process you need to follow: 1. Have your employer submit the standby extension request ASAP (they can do this through their employer account) 2. Continue filing your weekly claims exactly as before, answering "yes" to the standby question 3. If your standby expires before the extension is processed, you'll temporarily need to conduct and document 3 job search activities per week 4. Once the extension is approved, you'll go back to standby status and the job search requirement will be waived again Also, make sure your employer provides an accurate return-to-work date. If that date changes again, they'll need to update ESD. The maximum standby period for construction workers is 12 weeks in a 12-month period, so plan accordingly if you think this project might face further delays.
Nick Kravitz
•Thank you for the detailed steps! I'll talk to my employer tomorrow. One last question - do I need to keep doing the "able and available" certification each week while on standby?
Yes, you still need to answer the "able and available" questions each week. Even on standby, you must be physically able to work and available to return to your job if called back. The only requirement that's waived during standby is the job search activities. Make sure you answer all the weekly claim questions accurately to avoid any issues with your benefits.
Nick Kravitz
•Got it! Thanks for all the help everyone. I'll talk to my employer tomorrow about extending the standby and keep filing my weekly claims as usual in the meantime.
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Ravi Sharma
One more tip - while those status changes are typically positive signs, it's also a good time to check your correspondence in eServices. Sometimes they'll request additional information while the status is changing, and those notices can be easy to miss. Make sure you're checking both your dashboard AND your correspondence/letters section daily.
That's good advice! I just checked and there are no new messages or requests. I'll keep monitoring both sections daily.
Mei Wong
i dunno why everyone is making this so complicated lol. its just a phone call with a judge who asks questions. i had one last year and just told my story and won. didn't have any special documents or anything. judge was actually super nice.
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Carmen Ortiz
•This is dangerously misleading. Appeal outcomes vary WIDELY depending on the specific circumstances and evidence presented. While your experience may have been easy, many people lose their appeals precisely because they don't properly prepare. The burden of proof is on the claimant when contesting a voluntary quit determination.
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Aisha Abdullah
Thank you everyone for all this great advice! I'm feeling much more prepared now. I'm going to gather all my documentation tonight, create that timeline, and calculate exactly how much my hours/pay were reduced. I'll update after my hearing to let you all know how it went. Fingers crossed!
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