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I was in adjudication for 11 weeks last year and tried EVERYTHING - governor's office, state rep, senator, even contacted a local news reporter who does those "help me solve this government problem" segments. Nothing worked until I finally managed to get through to an actual ESD agent. Turns out there was a simple error with my claim that took literally 5 minutes to fix once someone looked at it. My advice is keep pursuing all channels but focus on actually getting through to ESD directly. The governor's office is just another layer of bureaucracy. Last year I discovered a service called Claimyr that got me through to an ESD agent when I couldn't get through myself. You can check them out at claimyr.com - they have a demo video that shows how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3 It was literally the only thing that worked for me after months of frustration. The agent I spoke with immediately saw the issue and fixed it while I was on the phone.
does this claimyr thing actually work? i tried it once but chickened out cuz seemed weird to pay someone just to get me thru to ESD which should be free to call anyway??
One additional important thing to consider - have you checked your ESD secure message center to see if they've requested any additional information? Sometimes they send requests through the portal but don't call or email you about them. If you miss responding to these requests, your adjudication can drag on indefinitely. Log in to your eServices account and check if there are any new messages or questionnaires that need your attention.
That's a good reminder. I just logged in and checked - there are no new messages or action items showing in my account. It literally just shows "Adjudication In Progress" with no further details. So frustrating! I'll try calling directly tomorrow morning AND follow up with the governor's office if I don't get through. Thank you everyone for all the suggestions!
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so i tried this trick today and the lady got really mad at me lol!! she said they've been getting too many people doing this and now they're keeping track. she still transferred me but said next time i might get in trouble or something
Oh no! I guess too many people are using this workaround now. Sorry you got scolded! Did you at least get your issue resolved after being transferred?
Instead of these phone tricks, I've had good luck reaching ESD through my WorkSource office. Many people don't realize WorkSource staff can sometimes help with unemployment issues or at least get you connected to the right person at ESD. My local office has an ESD representative on site two days a week specifically to help with claim issues. Might be worth checking if your local WorkSource offers this!
There's a WorkSource near me but I thought they just helped with finding jobs? Didn't know they could help with claim problems too. Thanks for the tip!
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My standby ended in March and I was in the same boat. Here's what I learned: 1. Technically yes, you're supposed to start job searching immediately when standby ends 2. ESD usually gives a one-week grace period for this transition but it's NOT automatic 3. You should answer the weekly claim questions honestly (so say "no" to job searches if you didn't do them) 4. Call ESD ASAP to explain the situation In my case, they approved my payment after I called, but I had to do the full 3 job searches every week after that. Just make sure you document everything - date, company name, position, how you applied, contact info. ESD can audit your job search logs at any time.
This is super helpful, thank you! I'll definitely be honest on my claim and call them right away. I'm going to start applying for jobs today just to get a head start on next week's requirements too.
wait i just rememberd somthing else - make sure ur also doing the required WorkSource workshop thing. when my standby ended i had to register with WorkSource and do this online workshop within like 2 weeks or something. check ur eServices account for messages about it
That's a great point! Yes, when transitioning from standby to regular UI, you typically need to register with WorkSource and complete the orientation/workshop. This requirement is separate from your weekly job search activities, but equally important for maintaining eligibility.
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Just curious - what kind of illness can make you unable to work one day and then suddenly fine the next? Not judging, but seems kinda fishy to me. ESD investigates fraud pretty seriously from what I've heard.
I never said I was suddenly fine. I'm still dealing with my health issues, but I decided it would be better to keep my health insurance and steady income rather than quit. I was having a really bad day when I applied and made an impulsive decision that I quickly reconsidered. Nothing fraudulent about that.
That's not fraud at all. People are allowed to apply for benefits if they think they might qualify and then change their minds. Fraud would be claiming benefits while still working full-time or lying about your situation. OP never even filed a weekly claim, so no money was ever requested or paid out.
After reading all the comments, I think the best course of action is: 1. Send a secure message through your eServices account clearly stating you wish to withdraw your application because you remained employed 2. Take a screenshot of this message for your records 3. If you're concerned about your employer's perception, have a brief conversation with your manager to explain the situation 4. Monitor your eServices account for the next few weeks to ensure no unexpected actions are taken on your claim This approach provides documentation, transparency, and peace of mind without requiring you to spend hours trying to reach someone by phone.
Thank you for this clear summary! I'm going to follow these exact steps. I already sent the secure message and took screenshots, and I'll talk to my manager tomorrow. I really appreciate everyone's help with this - it's been causing me so much anxiety!
Isaiah Thompson
Any updates? Has your status changed at all?
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Nick Kravitz
•Update: I FINALLY got through to ESD yesterday! The agent confirmed it was the vacation payout plus the date discrepancy causing the adjudication. They said everything looks good otherwise and they've expedited the review. Supposedly should be resolved within 5-7 business days. Fingers crossed!
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Isaiah Thompson
•That's great news! Make sure you keep doing your weekly claims while waiting. And please update us when it's resolved - helps others know what to expect time-wise.
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Nick Kravitz
FINAL UPDATE: My claim was approved! Took exactly 3 weeks and 2 days from when I first applied. All weeks were paid including the waiting week (not sure why, but I'm not complaining). To anyone else in adjudication - hang in there! And definitely try to speak with an agent if you can, it seemed to speed things up in my case.
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Mateo Silva
•congrats! ur lucky it was only 3 weeks tbh
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Hannah White
•Thanks for updating! It helps to see realistic timeframes. Glad it got resolved relatively quickly for you.
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