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For anyone else waiting on adjudication: Keep detailed records of all your interactions with ESD. Write down the date and time of any calls, the name of the person you spoke with, and what was discussed. This information can be invaluable if there are any discrepancies later. Also, make sure that your contact information is up-to-date in your eServices account. Adjudicators often try the phone number listed there first, and if it's outdated, they may move on to another claim after failed contact attempts. You can update your profile information by logging into your account and selecting "Update Contact Information" from the menu options. In my experience working with unemployment claimants, those who maintain organized records tend to have smoother experiences resolving claim issues.
I wish I'd known this sooner! I never wrote down the adjudicator's name when she called, which probably wasn't smart. Thankfully everything worked out, but I'll definitely keep better records if I ever need to file another claim.
Did the adjudicator talk to you about why your claim was held up for so long? I'm going crazy trying to figure out why mine is taking forever when I submitted everything correctly!
She actually did explain! In my case, there was confusion about my last day worked. I put the last day I physically went into the office, but my employer reported my last paid day (which included vacation payout). The dates were about 2 weeks apart, so that flagged my account for manual review. Seems like even small inconsistencies can send you to adjudication purgatory.
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i think they just get confused when ur last day is mid-week. same happened 2 me. the system doesnt know what to do with those few days b4 the official claim week starts. dont worry 2 much about it
The system doesn't know what to do?? That's RIDICULOUS! They've been processing unemployment claims for DECADES and they still can't figure out how to handle someone who lost their job mid-week? This is exactly the kind of incompetence that drives me crazy about ESD!
Just an update on what I learned after going through something similar - the medical documentation request often happens if the system thinks there's ANY question about your availability for work. The reason you got both approval letters AND the medical request is that claims processing and eligibility reviews happen on parallel tracks at ESD. Your best bet is to call and speak directly with an agent who can look at your full file and clear this up. They can often override or cancel erroneous documentation requests. The key is explaining that you have no medical restrictions and have been able and available for work since becoming unemployed. Also, don't be surprised if your payments still start coming through while this medical documentation issue is pending. ESD's different departments don't always coordinate in real-time.
Oh, parallel processing actually makes sense - that would explain the contradictory letters all arriving at once. I'll definitely try to get through to an agent to explain the situation. It's good to know payments might still come through in the meantime. Thanks for the insights!
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One more important thing about OAH hearings - be sure to attend your hearing no matter what! If you miss it, you'll almost certainly lose your appeal by default. If something comes up and you absolutely can't make it, contact OAH immediately to request a postponement, but know that those are not automatically granted. Also, during the hearing, only speak when the judge asks you questions. Don't interrupt your former employer or the judge. You'll get your chance to present your side. And stick to the facts rather than emotional arguments - the judge is only concerned with whether your situation meets the legal standard for good cause to quit.
That's really good advice, thank you. I'll make sure to be professional and stick to the facts. I'm nervous about the hearing but trying to prepare as much as possible.
I forgot to mention - make sure you continue filing your weekly claims while waiting for your appeal hearing! Even though you're disqualified right now, if you win your appeal, they'll only pay you for weeks that you properly certified. Lots of people make this mistake and miss out on benefits they would have been entitled to after winning their appeal.
Oh wow, I didn't realize that! I thought since I was denied I couldn't file weekly claims. I'll make sure to start doing that right away. Thanks for the heads up!
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be super careful with how u answer the weekly claim questions!! my boyfriend got fired from his warehouse job and his claim was pending forever until we realized he accidentally clicked YES to 'did you refuse any work' when he meant NO. small mistakes can trigger adjudication and then ur stuck for weeks. double check everything!!!
Oh no, I'm going to go back and check my weekly claim responses! I've been doing them half-asleep some mornings, so I hope I didn't make any mistakes. Thanks for the warning!
After reading through your responses, I think you're dealing with a combination of issues: 1) A separation that requires adjudication due to potential misconduct allegations, 2) Possible delays due to involving both a staffing agency and school district, and 3) The normal ESD backlog. One thing worth mentioning - if your claim is approved and you're found eligible, you'll get paid for all those weeks you've been claiming while in pending status. So keep filing those weekly claims! If the Claimyr service helps you reach an agent, ask them to specifically check if your claim needs to be manually moved to an adjudicator's queue, and whether your employer(s) have responded to their separation questionnaire.
Thank you so much for this insight! That's a relief to know I'll get paid for the weeks I've been filing if approved. I'll make sure to ask those specific questions if I get through to an agent. This community has been so helpful - I was feeling completely lost in the ESD system.
Mohammed Khan
i waited 2.5 weeks for my first payment but then all the other weeks came right away after that! hang in there
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Aaliyah Reed
Just following up - any update on your claim? Did your payment go through?
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Zara Perez
•Yes! It finally came through yesterday - exactly 17 days after I filed. You were right that the first one just takes longer. My second weekly claim is already showing as paid too, so it seems like the system is working now. Thanks everyone for the advice and reassurance!
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