Yes definitely do job searches right now! You need 3 per week even during adjudication. They can be applying to jobs, making a profile on job sites, going to workshops at worksource, etc. If u need more ideas look at the ESD website under job search requirements. U can enter them in eServices each week or keep track on paper with the form they have. But if u get approved and haven't done them u might end up disqualified anyway!

I had a similar situation and what helped me was writing down a clear timeline of events, including exact dates and names of who communicated what to me. The more specific details you can provide, the better. Good luck with your claim! It's so stressful waiting but the backpay will be worth it when it finally comes through.

To correctly reactivate your UI claim after PFML: 1. Log into your eServices account 2. Select "Restart your claim" option (NOT "File a new claim") 3. Do this during the last week of your PFML but indicate your PFML end date accurately 4. Resume job search activities immediately (3 per week) and document them 5. When filing weekly claims, report any PFML payments received that week 6. Keep documentation of your last PFML payment date You won't go through adjudication again since your claim was already approved. The review for reactivation is primarily to verify you're still eligible (not working, able and available, etc.). One important note: if your original UI claim is more than 52 weeks old, you'll need to file a new claim rather than reactivate. This would require a new review process. But based on your timeline, it sounds like you're still within your benefit year.

I forgot to answer your follow-up question! No, my weekly benefit amount didn't change when I switched from PFML to UI. They're calculated differently but once your UI is approved, that amount stays the same within your benefit year. My PFML was actually higher than my UI which was a bummer to adjust to. Make sure you're budgeting for the difference if there is one!

IMPORTANT: If you don't hear by Monday, start calling IMMEDIATELY! I waited too long thinking they were working on it, and my claim got stuck in what they call "adjudication purgatory" where it's not actively being processed but shows as "in progress" in the system. The squeaky wheel gets the grease with ESD unfortunately.

UPDATE: I got approved!!!! Just checked my eServices account and my status changed from "adjudication in progress" to "paid" for all my back weeks! Haven't received the decision letter yet, but the money should be in my account in 1-2 business days according to the portal. I'm literally in tears right now. Thank you all for your support and advice through this process!

THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO MAKE PPL GIVE UP!!!! They WANT us to get frustrated and stop trying to get OUR MONEY that WE EARNED! I've been fighting with ESD for MONTHS and finally got paid last week. DON'T GIVE UP! Keep calling, keep messaging, be the most annoying person they've ever dealt with until they fix your claim just to get rid of you!!!!

heyy just wonderin if u ever got this resolved? im in same boat (6 weeks now) and freaking out

I'm an employment lawyer (not giving legal advice, just general info). For your hearing, organize your thoughts around these points: 1. Unsafe working conditions (uncertified forklift operation) 2. Employer's failure to remedy after reasonable notice 3. Documentation of injuries resulting from unsafe conditions 4. Timeline showing you attempted resolution before quitting During the hearing: - Answer questions directly and briefly - Don't interrupt the judge or your former employer - When describing events, stick to "I observed" or "I experienced" rather than assumptions about others' motives - If your employer makes false statements, wait for your turn to respond, then calmly present contradicting evidence I've seen many employees win these cases when they have clear documentation of safety violations that weren't addressed after being reported.

One more important tip: Be very specific about the timeline leading up to your quit. The judge will want to know: 1. When did you first report safety concerns? To whom? 2. What was their response? 3. How many times did you follow up? 4. What was the "final straw" that made you quit? 5. How much time passed between reporting and quitting? Based on what you've shared, it sounds like you have a strong case for good cause, but you need to clearly demonstrate you tried to resolve the issues before leaving. Print all your evidence in triplicate and have it organized chronologically so you can quickly reference it during questioning.