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when u talk 2 ESD make sure they backdate ur weekly claims so u dont lose any $$$. they should let u file for all the weeks u missed once they fix the system error
Ruby Garcia
UPDATE: Finally got through to ESD (used that Claimyr service and it actually worked pretty well). The agent said it was a known glitch in their system! Apparently when standby is approved, sometimes the computer system doesn't properly update the weekly claim filing permissions. She fixed it in just a few minutes and I was able to file for the past two weeks I missed. She said the payments should process normally now. Thanks everyone for your help!
Great to hear you got it resolved! This is definitely a common glitch in their system. For anyone else reading this in the future - if you get approved for standby and can't file weekly claims, don't panic, just contact ESD directly to have them fix the permission settings on your account.
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Mason Stone
my husban alwys files by fone becaus he dosent trust computers lol and his payment comes same time as mine but i do it online. IVR just means fone system but the computer proceses it just the same way.
Update: Just wanted to let everyone know my payment came through this morning! Same schedule as usual, just like you all said. Thanks for helping me not panic over nothing!
Savannah Vin
â˘Great to hear! This is exactly what I'd expect. The processing tag is really just for ESD's internal tracking purposes. Filing method doesn't affect payment timing.
Jason Brewer
â˘Awesome news! One less thing to stress about đ
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do u know what type of adjudication issues are on ur claim? like quit vs fired vs laid off? sometimes different issues take different amounts of time. mine was a quit issue and took 11 weeks! its ridiculous but just keep filing
I was laid off due to budget cuts, so I thought it would be straightforward. The ESD person I talked to wouldn't tell me what specific issues they're reviewing. Maybe that's why it's taking so long? 11 weeks is insane!
Another thing to consider - make sure your former employer is actually responding to ESD. Sometimes they don't respond at all, which can actually delay things even more because ESD has to make multiple attempts to contact them before moving forward. Have you tried contacting your former employer's HR department to confirm they've responded to ESD's requests?
That's a good idea. I haven't reached out to my former employer about this. I'll contact HR tomorrow and see if they've responded to ESD. I was assuming no news was good news, but maybe they're just ignoring the requests!
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my dad had to do this last year he got a note from his doctor saying he couldnt do certain jobs becuz of his back and esd gave him the waiver. he still had to be willing to work jobs he COULD do tho. its not like a total free pass but they dont make you apply for jobs you cant physically do
That's reassuring to hear! My dad is definitely willing to work suitable jobs until retirement - he just physically can't handle anything requiring physical labor or exposure to harsh conditions because of his lungs. Did your dad have to wait a long time for approval?
To answer your question about timing - job search waivers typically take 2-3 weeks to process in 2025, but it can take longer during busy periods. And yes, as others have mentioned, he MUST continue doing and documenting his job searches until he gets an official approval. One strategy while he waits: he can focus his job search activities on positions that would accommodate his health limitations. Informational interviews and career workshops also count as job search activities, which might be easier for him than actual applications. Make sure he keeps detailed records of all communications with ESD regarding the waiver request. If there's any confusion later, having documentation of when he applied for the waiver will be important.
Thank you so much for all this information! I'll help him submit the waiver request ASAP and make sure he keeps up with the job search activities in the meantime. The workshop idea is brilliant - that would be much more manageable for him. Really appreciate everyone's help!
Aaliyah Reed
NOBODY KNOWS HOW ESD ACTUALLY WORKS!!! One week everything processes super fast, next week identical claim sits pending for days. One agent tells you one thing, another says completely opposite. It's all just random chaos and we're all just guessing!!!! đŤ
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Ella Russell
â˘While the system isn't perfect, there are actually specific reasons why claims might process differently from week to week. High-volume periods (like after holidays), system maintenance windows (usually Sundays), and claim-specific factors all play a role. If you're seeing inconsistent processing times regularly, it's worth asking an agent to check your specific claim details as there might be an account flag triggering additional reviews.
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Benjamin Johnson
Thanks everyone for the helpful responses! Just wanted to update - the money actually hit my account early this morning (Wednesday), so it seems like the 'paid' status on Monday was indeed legitimate despite the holiday. The process was much faster than I expected!
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