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just wondering if anyone else is having issues with the 'Ability and Availability' questions throwing their claims into adjudication? i answered YES to being available for work every single time but somehow my claim got flagged anyway. makes no sense!!!!
This is actually a common issue. The system sometimes flags claims even when you answer correctly if there's any inconsistency with other information in your claim. For example, if you indicated certain work restrictions or limitations elsewhere in your application, it might trigger an availability review even if you answered 'Yes' to being available. Another possibility is that your employer provided information suggesting you might not be available (like if they indicated you turned down work or had scheduling restrictions). The adjudication process is supposed to sort this out, but as we've all seen, that's taking much longer than normal right now.
UPDATE: The Governor's Office escalation WORKED! Just got an update on my eServices account this morning - all my pending claims have been approved and payment is being processed! It took exactly 2 business days after I called the Governor's Office. For anyone else stuck in adjudication with no explanation, I 100% recommend this approach. Thanks to everyone who provided advice!
That's amazing! Did they ever explain what caused the disqualification in the first place?
Yes, actually! I got a call from an ESD specialist who explained there was a flag on my account because my former employer had initially contested the claim (saying I was fired for misconduct instead of laid off). Once they reviewed the documentation I submitted showing it was a position elimination, they approved everything. The specialist apologized for the delay and said they should have contacted me weeks ago but are just overwhelmed right now.
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I'm still waiting on my 1099-G from 2023!!! ESD is such a mess, they sent it to my old address and now I can't get anyone to help me get a new one! This whole system is broken!
For 2023 1099-Gs, you should be able to download them directly from your eServices account without calling. Look under the 1099-G tax information section. If you don't see it there, you'll need to update your address in the system first, then request a duplicate form. But for the original poster's situation, they wouldn't have a 2024 form if no payments were issued in 2024.
Thank you all for the helpful information! I feel much better now. To summarize what I've learned: since my payments were all issued in January 2025 (I double-checked the dates in eServices), I'll only get a 1099-G for tax year 2025, which I'll receive in January 2026 for filing my 2025 taxes. I don't need to worry about missing a 2024 form. This makes tax season a little less stressful!
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Yes, you'll receive copies of any response your employer submits. The Commissioner's Review is less formal than the hearing process but still follows procedural rules. To answer your earlier question - yes, you should attach relevant documentation to your message. Include: 1. A copy of your hearing decision (with docket number) 2. Any evidence that supports your position 3. A clear explanation of why the judge's interpretation was incorrect Keep in mind that you generally can't introduce new evidence that wasn't presented at the original hearing. The review focuses on whether the judge made legal errors based on the evidence already presented.
Thank you so much. I'm going to prepare everything tonight and submit through the secure message center tomorrow. I really appreciate everyone's help!
Let us know how it goes! I've got my fingers crossed for you. The whole unemployment system feels designed to wear people down until they give up. but stay persistent!!
I definitely will update once I hear anything. And you're right - it does feel designed to be confusing and frustrating. I almost gave up but I'm glad I asked here!
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so like what if u made exactly ur weekly benefit amount? do u get nothing that week or do u get something?
If you earn exactly your weekly benefit amount, you would not receive any unemployment benefits for that week. You only receive benefits when your earnings are less than your weekly benefit amount. In that case, ESD deducts 75% of what you earned from your weekly benefit. But if your earnings equal or exceed your weekly benefit amount, you receive $0 for that week. Still file your weekly claim though!
One more tip based on my experience - print out or screenshot the confirmation page after you submit your weekly claim with the high earnings reported. I had an issue once where ESD later questioned my reporting, and having those screenshots saved my butt! Just a good practice in general when dealing with unemployment stuff.
That's great advice! I'll definitely do that. I've been taking screenshots of most of my ESD interactions just to be safe. Better to have documentation and not need it than the other way around.
Carter Holmes
My friend just went through this. The 10 weeks definitely starts from your termination date. She got benefits exactly on week 11. Be super careful with your job search logs during this time though - they scrutinize them more heavily for people with misconduct determinations. Make sure you're doing your 3 activities every week and documenting everything in detail!
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Amelia Cartwright
•That's good to know about the extra scrutiny. I've been really thorough with my job search logs so far - typing up detailed notes about each application and keeping a separate record outside the ESD system just in case. I'll be extra careful these next few weeks.
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Zachary Hughes
One more thing - after your 10 weeks are up, it can sometimes take an extra week for payments to actually hit your account. ESD's system doesn't always process the transition immediately. So don't panic if you don't see money right away after week 10. And DEFINITELY call if nothing happens by week 12!
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Amelia Cartwright
•Thanks for the heads up. My savings are getting really low at this point, so I'm counting on those benefits starting on time. I'll be prepared for a possible delay though. Hoping it all goes smoothly!
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