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I tried for weeks to get thru to EDD PFL program with no luck. I gave this a try thinking it may be a scam. OMG! It worked and They got thru within an hour and my claim is going to finally get paid!! I upgraded to the $60 call. Best $60 spent!
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This entire system is BROKEN!! I had my claim flagged FOUR TIMES last year for absolutely no reason. Each time I had to jump through hoops to prove I'm really me. Meanwhile I couldn't pay rent and nearly got evicted. And guess what? The landlord doesn't care that ESD's system is messed up! They just want their money! The fraud department will promise you the moon but don't hold your breath. Document EVERYTHING and be prepared to call them every single day until it's fixed.
preach! 👏 the whole unemployment system is designed to make people give up
That's really discouraging to hear. I'm going to call them first thing tomorrow if it's not fixed today. I can't afford to wait weeks for this to be resolved.
UPDATE: For anyone following this thread or experiencing similar issues - ESD just released a statement acknowledging the problem with their fraud detection system. They're implementing a fix over the next 3-5 business days and have added additional staff to the fraud department. Claims flagged by this specific error should be prioritized for review. Make sure you keep filing your weekly claims even if payments are paused.
Thank you for the update! I just checked my account and it shows the hold has been removed! Payment status changed to 'processing' so hopefully I'll see the money in the next day or two. WorkSource chat + calling fraud dept directly actually worked!
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If your claim has been in adjudication for more than 3 weeks, you might want to contact your state representative's office. Many have staff dedicated to helping constituents with ESD issues, and they can often get information or escalate your claim when you can't get through directly. Just google "[your county] state representative" and most have a constituent services form on their website.
That's a great idea! I hadn't thought of contacting my representative. I'll look that up right now. Thank you!
Any update? Were you able to get through to ESD?
Yes! I tried that Claimyr service you recommended and actually got through to a real person yesterday. Turns out my claim was flagged because they needed to verify my identity again (for some reason). The agent sent me a link to upload my ID and social security card, and she said it should be processed within 48-72 hours once they receive those documents. Fingers crossed this resolves it! Thanks for the suggestion - would have been waiting forever otherwise.
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my cousin said u have to do the job search activities for all those back weeks too did anyone else have to do that??
Yes, technically you need to report 3 job search activities for each week you're claiming, even backdated ones. However, if you explain that you didn't know you needed to document them during your appeal, some agents will allow you to complete them retroactively or may provide a temporary exemption based on your specific situation. Have your job search logs ready when you call, even if they're incomplete. Better to have something than nothing.
Quick update - I called this morning (got through surprisingly quickly) and the agent confirmed I need to wait until Sunday to file my first claim after restart. She also helped me file for the 4 backdated weeks during my appeal! I had to verbally provide job search activities for each week, so I'm glad I kept rough notes of places I applied even when I wasn't getting paid. Thanks everyone for the help! Hope this thread helps someone else navigate the confusing restart process after winning an appeal.
wow lucky u got thru so fast! ive been callin for dayssss
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Update on my situation - I took everyone's advice and reported both job offers on my weekly claim yesterday. I got a notification this morning that my claim is now under review and benefits are on hold. Great. Now I'm completely screwed if I don't get this resolved before rent is due. Has anyone successfully navigated adjudication quickly? I'm starting to panic.
This is actually a normal part of the process when you report a refused job offer. The adjudicator needs to determine if you had good cause for refusing work. Make sure you've uploaded all documentation showing both job offers, with the higher pay rate clearly visible for the January position. The good news is that these types of adjudications are generally straightforward when you have clear documentation of accepting alternate employment.
I just wanted to follow up - did you get this resolved? I've seen similar situations get cleared up within 7-10 days when all the documentation is properly submitted. If you're still stuck in adjudication, you might want to try contacting your state representative's office. They often have dedicated staff who can expedite ESD issues.
Thanks for checking back! It took 9 days, but my adjudication was resolved in my favor. The adjudicator agreed that accepting the higher-paying January position was reasonable grounds for declining the immediate job. I'm continuing to claim benefits until my new job starts. Really appreciate everyone's help here!
Oliver Schulz
i tried claimyr after seeing it mentioned here. just wanted to say it actually worked for getting through to esd. waited like 15 min instead of never getting through at all. agent fixed my issue with missing work history that was holding up payment. the chat works for some people but if you need actual esd this was faster
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Javier Mendoza
•How much did they charge you??? Seems WRONG that we have to PAY to access a government service our taxes already fund!!!!
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Oliver Schulz
forgot to say in my last comment - my issue was similar to yours, needed to submit verification documents. the worksource chat told me what docs i needed but couldnt actually fix my claim status, needed ESD for that part
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Amina Diallo
•That makes sense - I'm uploading my verification docs today, so fingers crossed it resolves my issue! If not I might need to try getting through to actual ESD too.
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