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Used this service a couple times now. Before I'd call 200 times in less than a weak frustrated as can be. But using claimyr with a couple hours of waiting i was on the line with an representative or on hold. Dropped a couple times but each reconnected not long after and was mission accomplished, thanks to Claimyr.
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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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they took foreeeever with my claim too. like 6 weeks!! but i got all my backpay once they approved it so just hang in there! the waiting is the worst part but at least the money comes eventually
Amara Okafor
Update: We're seeing a lot of similar cases recently. ESD appears to be scrutinizing termination cases more carefully in 2025. Make sure the documents you uploaded clearly demonstrate you were terminated without misconduct. If your termination was part of a larger layoff or reduction in force, providing documentation that shows others were also let go at the same time can be helpful. Many claimants are seeing 3-4 week adjudication periods for termination cases right now.
Thank you for this insight! I did upload the company-wide email about the department restructuring along with my termination letter, so hopefully that helps make it clear this wasn't a for-cause termination. I appreciate everyone's help - feeling much less panicked now that I understand the process better!
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Just wanted to update you - I went through something very similar last year. I was fired after only 6 weeks for missing 2 days due to a family emergency. I applied for benefits, was initially denied, but won on appeal. The hearing officer specifically mentioned that the employer failed to show any misconduct on my part and that they hadn't provided any documented warnings. The entire process took about 7 weeks from application to getting my first payment after winning the appeal. So don't give up if you get an initial denial!
Thank you for sharing your experience! That gives me hope. I just submitted my application and tried to be very detailed about what happened. Now I wait, I guess.
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StarStrider
Regarding Claimyr - yes, it actually works. I was skeptical at first too, but after trying to get through to ESD for 3 days with no luck, I decided to try it. Got connected to an agent who could actually see my claim details and gave me specific information about why it was pending and what I needed to do next. Definitely better than guessing or waiting for letters that may never come. The peace of mind was worth it for me.
I might try that if I don't see any movement by next week. Did the agent you talked to through that service have the ability to actually do anything with your claim or just give you information?
StarStrider
The agent I spoke with was able to see exactly what was causing the hold up and added notes to my claim. In my case, they saw my employer hadn't responded yet and put in a follow-up request. They couldn't instantly approve my claim or anything, but they could escalate it and provide me with actual information instead of generic responses. That specific knowledge helped me know what to do next.
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I'm dealing with a current overpayment, so I'm jealous you're getting a refund! But honestly I'm super confused about something - why would they determine you don't have to pay back an overpayment AFTER you already paid it?? Doesn't that defeat the whole purpose? Shouldn't they have figured this out BEFORE making people pay thousands of dollars?? The whole system seems backwards!
LunarEclipse
•You're absolutely right that it seems backward. What happened is that a recent court ruling forced ESD to review their overpayment determinations from certain time periods. The court found that some of ESD's processes were not properly following federal guidelines for determining fault in overpayment cases. Rather than review each case manually (which would take years), they're using an automated review process to identify cases that qualify for refunds based on the new interpretation of the rules. If you're currently dealing with an overpayment, you might want to look into whether your case falls under any of the categories being reviewed. The main categories are: 1. Pandemic-related eligibility misunderstandings 2. Working part-time while claiming benefits where reporting errors occurred 3. Cases where claimants were not properly informed of reporting requirements You can request a review of your overpayment determination even outside the automated process.
Ava Williams
my sister got her refund after 5 weeks so theres hope! just hang in there
That's encouraging! Thanks for letting me know. I'll try to be patient for a few more weeks.
Freya Collins
my adjuducation took 12 weeks in 2024 it was TERRIBLE i had to use all my savings and max out credit card! the whole system is broken!!!! when i finally got someone on phone they approved me in 5 minutes like why did it take 12 weeks then????????
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Brianna Muhammad
•This is why it's so important to reach an actual human at ESD. Sometimes claims get stuck in digital limbo and just need someone to look at them. Did you get backpay for all those weeks you were waiting?
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Laura Lopez
Update: I finally got through to ESD this morning after trying for 2 hours. The agent said my claim looks good but is waiting for employer response. They have until Feb 28th to respond, and if they don't, ESD will make a determination based on my documentation alone. She flagged my claim with financial hardship since I explained my situation. Fingers crossed this moves things along!
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Victoria Brown
•That's great news! The financial hardship flag should help speed things up. Once they make a determination, the pending payments usually process within 48 hours. Hang in there!
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