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.

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.

When I had to call ESD about my military spouse thing, i had to call like 50 times before getting through!! The website is so confusing and the agents kept telling me different things. One told me I couldn't get benefits while working part time at all which was WRONG!!! Just keep trying and don't give up!!

To address your question about speeding up adjudication - unfortunately, there's no guaranteed way to expedite the process. However, ensuring your application is complete and providing all documentation upfront can help prevent additional delays. If you're experiencing financial hardship while waiting, you can request an expedited review by explaining your situation when you speak with an agent. Also, don't forget that you may qualify for a job search waiver for a few weeks after relocating. This means you won't have to perform the usual three job search activities per week immediately, giving you some time to settle in. Be sure to ask about this when you speak with ESD.

OP be careful, lotta people giving advice here but at-will means AT-WILL!! they can fire you for almost any reason as long as they dont say its cuz ur pregnant. Happened to my cousin!! She told them she was pregnant and 2 weeks later they fired her for "performance issues" that never existed before. ESD denied her too saying she was fired for cause!!!

Thank you everyone for all the advice! I think I'm going to: 1. Start the job and document EVERYTHING from day one 2. Wait until I'm about 5 months along (so 3-4 weeks into the job) 3. Tell HR first with a written plan for my leave 4. Hope for the best but be prepared with documentation if things go badly It's such a relief to know I'd likely qualify for ESD benefits again if the worst happens. I'll definitely update this thread once I've had the conversation with them. Wish me luck!