i used that claimyr thing someone mentioned above when i couldn't get thru for 3 weeks straight. it worked but just know u gotta pay for it. seemed worth it to me tho cuz i was going crazy trying to talk to someone!

Just to close the loop on your question - yes, a properly filed Combined Wage Claim would potentially give you more weeks if your Oregon wages are substantial enough to impact your total. The good news is that if ESD approves your CWC request, they'll recalculate your claim and potentially backdate the adjustment, so you shouldn't lose any benefits you're entitled to. One more tip: when you get through to ESD, ask specifically for an agent who handles Combined Wage Claims. Not all agents are familiar with the process, and you want someone who knows exactly what to do.

btw make sure ur doing ur job search activities EXACTLY right!!! i got denied because i didnt put phone numbers for 2 applications i submitted online. so stupid. had to appeal and it took FOREVER

UPDATE: Just wanted to let everyone know that I was finally able to reach someone at ESD this morning (called right at 8am and only waited about 30 minutes). Turns out there was a discrepancy between my reported work history and what my employer reported. The agent was able to verify my information and override the hold on my claim. She said I should see approval within 48 hours! Thanks everyone for your help and suggestions.

btw something else to know - in the hearing they record EVERYTHING so speak clearly and don't interrupt the judge. i did that in mine and the judge got super annoyed. also have all your dates memorized because they'll ask specific questions about when you started/ended each job. good luck!!

One last thing to prepare for: Even after you address the voluntary quit from Company A using the purge period evidence, they will still examine whether your termination from Company B qualifies you for benefits. Make sure you're also prepared to discuss: 1. The exact reason for your termination from Company B 2. Any warnings you received prior to termination 3. Whether you violated any company policies 4. Any documentation of the termination reason If you were terminated for misconduct, you could still be disqualified regardless of resolving the Company A issue. Misconduct includes things like willful disregard of employer interests, violation of reasonable policies after warnings, dishonesty, etc. However, if you were terminated for performance issues despite your best efforts, inability to meet job requirements despite trying, or business reasons (layoff, reduction in force), these are NOT misconduct and shouldn't disqualify you.

This is a good reminder that there are escalation paths when your claim is stuck. In order of escalation:\n\n1. Regular ESD phone lines (888-318-6022)\n2. Submit a message through your eServices account\n3. Contact your state representative or senator\n4. Contact the governor's office\n\nFor those struggling to get through on the phone, calling right when they open at 8:00 AM often works best. Thursday and Friday tend to have slightly lower call volumes than early in the week.\n\nCongratulations on getting your issue resolved!

Thank you for listing this out! I've been trying #1 and #2 for weeks with no luck. Guess I'll start moving up the chain...

I was in virtually the same boat last year! The key for me was getting through to an actual ESD person. After I finally reached someone (took forever), they were able to see that my claim was just sitting there waiting for an adjudicator assignment. The agent escalated it and I got my determination within a week after that. Keep trying to reach a human!

UPDATE: I finally got through to ESD! Used that Claimyr service mentioned above and was connected to an agent within an hour. The agent confirmed my suspicion - they were waiting for a response from Job B about my separation. The agent noted that my uploaded emails showed good evidence of constructive discharge and flagged my case for expedited review. Should hear something within a week! Thank you all for the advice and support during this stressful time.