The ESD system is so annoying. I'm still fighting with them over an overpayment notice from a job I had 6 months ago! They claim I didn't report income correctly but I absolutely did. Now they want $2,400 back! I've been trying to appeal but good luck getting anyone on the phone. The whole system is designed to be frustrating.

To summarize what everyone's said: 1. Wait until your last day of work to file 2. File immediately after your last day (don't wait for final paycheck) 3. Report your final paycheck during weekly claims for the week you receive it 4. Prepare to do and document 3 job search activities every week 5. File weekly claims consistently, even during adjudication 6. Keep records of everything Good luck with your claim and job search!

My sister works for DOR (not in the tax credit department tho). She says they got WAY more applications than they expected for the Working Family Tax Credit this year and are super backlogged. If it's been less than 90 days, they probably won't have any updates for you yet. Just FYI.

Thanks everyone for the helpful information! I'll stop worrying about these programs being connected and focus on following up with each department separately. Going to call the DOR hotline tomorrow about the tax credit and keep working with ESD on my unemployment claim. Really appreciate all the advice!

if ULP doesnt work out dont give up... my moms friend represented herself and won her case! she just prepared really well and had all her evidence organized. but ya try ULP first for sure

One last recommendation - regardless of whether you get ULP help or not, be very careful about how you phrase things in your appeal and hearing. Never say you "quit" - always say your employer gave you an impossible choice that effectively terminated your employment. And focus on the medical condition as the primary reason you couldn't meet their new demands. This framing makes a big difference in how judges interpret your case.

UPDATE: I was able to get through to ESD this morning using the Claimyr service someone mentioned above, and wanted to share what I learned since I had a similar issue last month. \n\nThere's a known glitch in their system where an approved claim can still show weekly certifications as \

Thank you SO MUCH for this information! This sounds exactly like what's happening with my claim. I'll definitely be specific about the approval letter and ongoing disqualifications when I call. Really appreciate you coming back to update with what you learned!

To clarify some information that's been shared in this thread: 1. Adjudication typically occurs when there's a question about your eligibility. Common reasons include: job separation issues (were you truly laid off or was there misconduct?), availability for work, or earnings verification. 2. You can request standby status if you have a definite return-to-work date within 4 weeks. Since your new job starts Oct 30, you might qualify depending on when you applied. This would waive job search requirements. 3. For immediate assistance while waiting: - 211 is a resource hotline that can connect you with emergency services - Churches and community organizations often have emergency funds - Food banks do not require unemployment verification - Most utility companies have internal emergency assistance programs 4. Keep detailed records of all your attempts to contact ESD, as well as documentation of financial hardship. This can help if you need to escalate your case. If your circumstances are particularly dire (eviction risk, inability to afford medication, etc.), make sure to clearly communicate this when you reach an agent.

hows it going? any luck getting thru to esd yet???