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Just wanted to follow up - were you able to get through to ESD? What did they say about the reapplication request? Others might benefit from knowing the resolution.
Yes! Finally got through yesterday. Turns out there was a technical issue where my work history verification didn't properly attach to my claim, which triggered the reapplication notice. The agent put a note on my account and told me to ignore the reapplication prompt for now. She said my adjudication is still in process and should be resolved within 2 weeks. Thanks everyone for the help and suggestions!
Contested claims are the worst - that's why you're having a different experience than OP. When an employer contests, it automatically goes into the deeper adjudication queue that WorkSource can't help with. Those honestly need a full ESD agent who can review the evidence from both sides. But yeah, I've noticed WorkSource chat is hit or miss depending on who you get and what your specific issue is.
UPDATE: So I FINALLY got through to ESD this morning after trying that Claimyr service someone mentioned. Turns out there was a "potential fraud alert" on my account that wasn't showing up anywhere in my online portal! The agent was able to remove the flag and reset my weekly claim access. She said they've been dealing with a ton of fraud attempts so their system is being extra cautious, but she admitted their notification system is flawed. My weekly claim option is back now! For anyone else experiencing this - keep trying to reach them because there might be something happening behind the scenes that you can't see online.
i had same problem turns out i needed to verify work search activities from previous weeks that i forgot to enter, check if theres a alert about work search somewhere in your account maybe? esd is super picky about the 3 job search activities now
This is a good point. The system will sometimes restrict your ability to file new weekly claims if you haven't properly documented your job search activities. Make sure you're entering your 3 required job search activities each week and keeping detailed records. The work search requirements became much stricter after the pandemic programs ended.
Has anyone else noticed that the ESD website has been acting weird lately? Sometimes statuses show up incorrectly and then fix themselves a few days later. Maybe try clearing your browser cache or using a different browser to check your claim status again?
Based on everything you've shared, it sounds like you have multiple factors that could be causing the disqualification: seasonal work, partial week of work before layoff, and potentially a new employer who hasn't responded yet. This is exactly the kind of complicated situation where speaking directly with an ESD agent is necessary. Make sure to continue filing your weekly claims even while showing as disqualified. If your claim is eventually approved (which sounds likely based on what you've described), you'll be paid retroactively for all eligible weeks you've claimed. The important thing is maintaining an unbroken claim history while you get this sorted out.
Layla Mendes
I fogot to mention, make sure u answer ur phone even if it's unknown numbers!!! ESD calls from blocked numbers sometimes and if u miss the call they might just mark u as "unavailable" and deny your claim!
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Alexander Zeus
•This!!! I missed their call twice and they nearly denied me! Now I answer every single call even spam ones lol
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Ethan Anderson
Update: I finally got through to ESD this morning after calling repeatedly since 7:00am. The adjudication is because my former employer is claiming I quit rather than being laid off. The agent said they're still processing my weekly payments while they investigate. They're sending me a questionnaire that I need to return within 5 days. Really relieved to at least know what's going on now!
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Lucas Notre-Dame
•This is excellent news! Be very detailed in your questionnaire responses. Include specific dates, names of supervisors involved in your separation, and any documentation you have (emails, termination letter, etc.) that supports your claim that you were laid off rather than quit. If you have any text messages or emails discussing your separation, those will be extremely helpful.
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Ethan Anderson
•Thanks! I've started gathering everything. I have the layoff letter they gave me and some emails discussing the reduction in workforce. Hopefully that's enough evidence.
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