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Just wondering - have you been doing your job search activities while on your current claim? I'm asking because I knew someone who got denied a new claim because they hadn't been keeping up with their job search requirements on their prior claim. ESD can be really picky about that stuff. Maybe double-check your WorkSource account to make sure everything's up to date before applying for the new claim.
Yes, I've been doing my 3 job search activities every week and logging them. I've actually had several interviews but haven't landed a position yet. The job market in my field has been really tough lately. Thanks for the reminder though - I'll double check my WorkSource account is all current before I apply for the new claim.
One additional thing to consider: Your weekly benefit amount on your new claim will be calculated based on your highest-earning quarters during the base year. Since you worked from September 2023 to March 2024, those quarters will determine your new benefit amount. If you were earning more at this recent job than you were before your first claim, your weekly benefit amount might actually increase. Conversely, if you were earning less, your new weekly amount might be lower. Also, start gathering documentation of your employment now - pay stubs, employment verification letter, contact info for HR at your last employer. Having these ready when you file your new claim on July 28th will help prevent delays in processing.
That's really helpful advice! My recent job actually paid better than my previous one, so hopefully my benefit amount will be a bit higher. I'll start organizing my pay stubs and employment documents now so I have everything ready to go. Really appreciate all the information everyone's provided!
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Quick update on my suggestion earlier - after you file the appeal, you should get assigned an appeal date/time. Don't wait for this! Keep trying to reach ESD directly because they can often fix it faster than the appeal process. The appeal is just a backup plan to protect your rights while you try to get it fixed the quicker way.
That makes a lot of sense. I'll try using that Claimyr service someone mentioned to get through to an agent while also filing the appeal as backup. Thank you!
One last tip - when you do reach an ESD agent, ask them to check specifically for an "identity verification flag" or "payment block" on your account. Using those exact terms helps them understand what to look for. Also request that they make notes in your file about your contact attempt and what was discussed. This creates a paper trail showing you've been actively trying to resolve the issue.
Perfect! I'll use those exact terms when I talk to them. Thank you all so much for the help - I was feeling completely lost before posting here.
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When I worked for ESD back in 2019, we specifically instructed claimants NOT to report obvious scam solicitations. The relevant question on weekly claims is asking about actual job offers, which means an employer has specifically selected you for a position after some form of application or interview process. Random unsolicited texts don't qualify. But I'm going to disagree slightly with some others here - if you receive what seems like a legitimate job offer through LinkedIn or a professional channel from an actual company, even if unsolicited, you should report that and be prepared to explain why you didn't pursue it if that's the case. Better safe than sorry with potentially legitimate offers.
Thank you for this insider perspective! That really clarifies things. I've been getting both obvious scams and some borderline ones through LinkedIn that at least appear to be from real companies. I think I'll ignore the obvious scams but maybe follow up on the LinkedIn ones just to verify if they're legitimate before deciding whether to report them.
The ESD guidelines are frustratingly vague on what constitutes a "job offer" that must be reported. This is BY DESIGN so they can disqualify people later by claiming you should have reported something you didn't think was relevant. I've seen them penalize people for not reporting LinkedIn messages that the claimant thought were just networking attempts. The whole system is designed to trip people up and deny benefits whenever possible. My advice? Document EVERYTHING. Screenshot those scam texts and emails so if they ever question you, you can prove they were obvious scams. The burden of proof is ALWAYS on the claimant, NEVER on ESD.
While it's always good to document communications related to your claim, I think this view is overly pessimistic. ESD guidelines do specify that a job offer means an actual offer of employment from a legitimate employer, not random solicitations. The weekly claim questions are asking if you've refused any work during that week, which implies work that was actually offered to you specifically. They're not trying to disqualify people based on spam texts.
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THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO KEEP US FROM GETTING OUR BENEFITS!!!! They WANT it to be impossible to reach them!!! I filed in January and my claim is STILL pending with no explanation. Tried calling 200+ times. This isn't incompetence - it's DELIBERATE!!!!!
While frustrating, the delays aren't deliberate. ESD is dealing with staffing shortages and increased claim complexity. They've implemented stronger verification due to the massive fraud during COVID. If you've been waiting since January, I'd recommend contacting your state representative's office immediately for assistance.
UPDATE: I finally got through! Combination of calling right at 8am and using the # key to bypass some menus. Was on hold for 67 minutes but eventually spoke with someone who was actually very helpful. Turns out they needed a clearer copy of my social security card (the one I uploaded was apparently too blurry). They're sending me a secure upload link and said my claim should move forward within 7-10 business days after I upload the clearer copy. Thanks everyone for your help and suggestions! Will update again when/if my claim gets approved.
Great news! Glad you finally got some answers. This is exactly why speaking to a human is so important - the online system never would have told you the document was too blurry.
Aaron Lee
ok but has anyone actually tried that claimyr thing the person mentioned? seems sketchy to me... how does it actually work?
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Avery Flores
•It's not sketchy - they basically use a system that continuously redials ESD and then connects you when they get through. Saved me hours of frustration. They don't access your personal information or anything, just connect you to ESD directly.
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Caden Nguyen
•i tried it last week actualy. it did get me thru to a real person but the ESD agent was still useless. said they couldnt do anything for my adjudication and i just had to wait. so it gets u thru but doesnt solve the actual problems with ESD!!
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Harper Hill
Quick update on my earlier comment - I've noticed ESD sometimes processes claims in batches. If you filed your initial claim at the end of a week or during a holiday period, it might take a bit longer. Those who file right at the beginning of a business week sometimes get processed faster. Also, while you're waiting, make absolutely sure you're still filing your weekly claims correctly. The biggest mistake I see people make is they stop filing weekly certifications while in adjudication, and then they have to go through an additional process to backdate those claims.
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Chloe Green
•Oh that's a good point about the weekly claims - I have been keeping up with those. I actually filed on a Wednesday, so maybe that's part of why it's taking a bit longer? Fingers crossed it resolves soon.
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