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i thought u could only get unemployment once for the same job lol. didnt know u could keep claiming after benefit year ends
That's a common misconception. You're entitled to your full benefit amount (typically 26 weeks) during your benefit year, which is 52 weeks from when you first apply. If your benefit year ends and you haven't used all your benefits, you can apply for a new benefit year if you still meet the eligibility requirements. However, to qualify for a new benefit year, you generally need to have worked and earned wages since the beginning of your previous benefit year. This is called the "requalification requirement." The OP likely worked after their initial claim but before they reactivated it 6 weeks ago.
UPDATE: I called ESD this morning (tried for 2 hours and finally got through). The agent confirmed they DO need to contact my employer again but said she put a note on my file that this was recently verified and requested expedited processing. She said it shouldn't take the full 6 weeks but couldn't promise anything. Just wanted to share in case anyone else runs into this situation!
That's great news! The note should definitely help speed things up. Make sure you continue filing your weekly claims during this time. Did they say anything about when you might receive your first payment?
They said I probably won't get payments until the adjudication is complete, but they'll be retroactive. So I need to keep filing weekly in the meantime.
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We were in adjudication for FIVE MONTHS last year for a "able and available" issue because my wife had surgery right before our seasonal layoff. had to sell our second car just to make it thru. finally got all backpay but the stress nearly killed us my best advice: document EVERYTHING. dates times names of who u talk to. and keep filing weekly claims even while in adjudication. if u miss even 1 weekly claim during adjudication it can reset the whole thing ask me how i know lol
OMG five months is insane! I'm definitely keeping detailed notes of everything and will make sure not to miss any weekly claims. Thanks for the warning about that - I had no idea missing one could reset things. So sorry you had to go through that nightmare.
Based on all the comments and your situation, here's a summary action plan that might help: 1. Keep filing weekly claims without fail 2. Ask your employer to contact ESD to verify your employment status 3. Reference your previous claim/verification in secure messages 4. Consider the Claimyr service others mentioned to get through to an agent 5. Request hardship acceleration if you're 2-3 weeks in with no progress 6. Double-check that your ID documents are perfectly clear and complete 7. Look into emergency rental assistance programs as a backup plan Most importantly, the 10-week timeframe you experienced last year isn't the norm now. The system has improved significantly for identity verification cases. The current 3-4 week average should give you some hope.
Thank you so much for this comprehensive plan! I've already started on several of these steps, and it gives me hope that the process is faster now. I'll definitely look into emergency rental assistance as a backup plan - I didn't even think of that. This community has been incredibly helpful.
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this is y our state sucks. esd is broken on purpose so they can steal money from workers. they create these "overpayments" out of nowhere then make it impossible to fight. my friend got hit with $16k overpayment after being told she qualified. its all a scam
While the system certainly has problems, I wouldn't go so far as to say it's intentional. The collections department staff I spoke with was actually very helpful and reasonable. I think it's more about understaffing and poor communication between departments than malicious intent.
Has anyone here had their waiver actually approved? I've been waiting 5 months and I'm losing hope... I'm in a similar situation where ESD approved my benefits initially then suddenly decided I didn't qualify based on some technicality about my work history.
my cousin got hers approved after like 9 months it just randomly showed up in her account one day saying approved. no letter or anything just suddenly the balance was gone
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Did you try refreshing the page? Sometimes the ESD site glitches and doesn't show all the contact options. Also make sure your browser isn't blocking pop-ups because sometimes their contact form opens in a new window.
The problem isn't finding the contact info on their site - it's that NONE of their contact methods actually work! They deliberately make it impossible to reach anyone. The system is broken by design.
UPDATE: I finally got through! For anyone with the same problem, I tried calling at exactly 8:00 AM as someone suggested, and while I still had to wait about 25 minutes, I actually got to speak with a real person. They explained that my claim was delayed because of an employer response issue, but they've now moved it forward. Thanks everyone for the suggestions!
That's great news! Glad you got through. For your future reference, make note of the agent's name and ID number whenever you speak with someone. This creates a record of your conversation that can be helpful if you need to follow up later.
nice!! morning calls always work better 👍
Ethan Clark
Hey so random question but are you on standby status or regular unemployment? Because standby claims are supposed to be processed faster than regular ones. When I was on standby last year it only took 2 weeks to get my first payment even though regular UI was taking forever for everyone else
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Sean Flanagan
•I'm on regular unemployment. My company permanently eliminated my position, so I don't qualify for standby unfortunately.
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NebulaNinja
Just checking in - did you have any luck getting through to ESD? I've been thinking about your situation with the utilities and kids.
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Sean Flanagan
•I actually tried that Claimyr service and got through to ESD yesterday! The agent put a hardship flag on my account like someone here suggested. They said I should see movement within 48-72 hours because of the utility shutoff risk. Also called my utility company and they gave me a 2-week extension. Feeling much more hopeful now. Thanks everyone for all the suggestions!!
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