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Dont u have to do 3 job searches every week too? Maybe thats why u got denied? My cousin got denied for missing 1 week of job searches even tho he was looking but forgot to log them.
I did all my job searches and logged them every week! The letter specifically mentions "work availability documentation" not job searches. I think it's related to some questions they asked about my availability to work different shifts.
That's an important distinction. "Work availability" usually refers to your ability and availability to accept suitable work, while job search activities are a separate requirement. If they questioned your availability for certain shifts, you'll want to address that specifically in your appeal with documentation showing you were in fact available for suitable work.
My sistrs boyfriend got disqualifed too but he didnt appeal it he just applied for a different type of uneployment and got that instead maybe try that?
There aren't different "types" of unemployment you can simply apply for if you're disqualified. There are different programs (regular UI, extended benefits, etc.), but if you're disqualified from regular UI for availability issues, those same issues would affect eligibility for other programs. Appeals are the proper way to challenge a disqualification.
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this happened to me last yr too hate how they dont tell u anything then your just waiting and panicking for no reason
yep its ridiculous. we should all complain to are state reps maybe theyd fix the system if enough people said something
I had this problem back in February (not even a holiday!) and my claim was stuck in pending for THREE WEEKS! It turned out there was some flag on my account because I'd picked up a one-day gig but reported it correctly. Had to talk to three different people at ESD before someone finally fixed it. The whole system is a mess honestly.
That sounds awful. Did you ever get back paid for all those weeks you were waiting?
Eventually yes, but it took another week after they fixed the problem. And they never explained why it got flagged in the first place even though I reported everything correctly. Just make sure you keep filing your weekly claims even when payments are delayed!
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I want to give a quick update on the Training Benefits timeline since a lot has changed in 2025: 1. Apply ASAP through your eServices account 2. Current processing time is around 3-4 weeks for most applications 3. While waiting for approval, you should still look for work and document your job searches 4. If approved, your job search requirements will be waived automatically 5. Benefits are applied retroactively to your application date if approved Also important to note that the approval rate has improved significantly in 2025 - ESD has streamlined the process, especially for in-demand fields like tech. Software development has an approximately 85% approval rate for Training Benefits. One last tip: Make sure your school can provide documentation showing it's an "approved training provider" - this will speed up your application considerably.
Thank you all SO much for all this information! I'm going to apply for Training Benefits tomorrow morning, and I've already confirmed the software development program is on ESD's approved list. If I can't get through to ESD on my own, I'll try Claimyr to make sure everything is set up correctly. Fingers crossed I get approved - will update this thread once I hear back!
Grace Johnson
Great news! Hope they fix it quickly. Make sure to get the specialist's name and ID number in case you need to reference the conversation later.
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Zoey Bianchi
dont get ur hopes up. they told me same thing 2 months ago and still waiting for the supervisor to
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