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To answer your follow-up question - yes, you should still report job search activities for the days you weren't working at your new job. ESD requires you to meet the job search requirements for any week you're claiming benefits, even partial benefits. Since you've started working, you can actually list your successful job search that led to this position as one of your activities if it falls within the week you're claiming.
Aria Khan
Just an update - I finally got my claim resolved using the Claimyr service that someone mentioned above. Got through to ESD in about 15 minutes after trying for DAYS on my own. The agent said I'd done everything right but there was a system flag on my account because my previous employer disputed something. Might be worth checking if you have anything similar going on with yours.
Ezra Beard
•Thanks for the update! I ended up getting through to ESD and everything's been sorted out now. For anyone else reading this in the future - I did exactly what was suggested here (answered no to union questions, reported my exact work days and earnings) and received partial benefits for the days I wasn't working. The system calculated everything correctly.
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GamerGirl99
mine is late too but i'm on standby status so i don't have to do job search i wonder if that makes a difference? anyone else on standby having delays?
Standby status shouldn't affect payment timing. The processing timeframes should be the same regardless of whether you're on standby or doing regular job search activities. It sounds like there might be a broader processing delay at ESD this week based on multiple reports.
UPDATE: It finally processed and I got paid. It was just a day later than normal. Thanks everyone for the reassurance and suggestions! I was getting worried for nothing. For anyone else experiencing delays, it seems like it's just taking ESD a bit longer than usual this week.
Olivia Clark
•Just got mine too FINALLY! Still annoying they can't be consistent. Glad you got your payment!
Yara Assad
•thx for the update! good 2 know its working now
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Nia Thompson
my buddy had the same issue and it turned out they needed some document he didn't know about. maybe check your eservices account for any alerts or documents needed section?
Thanks for the suggestion. I've been checking eServices daily - the only thing showing is the same adjudication status since November. No alerts, no document requests, nothing. That's what makes it so frustrating.
One important thing to know: When your claim is finally approved, you'll receive all the back payments for the weeks you've been filing. Make sure you're completing your weekly claims consistently and meeting the job search requirements (3 documented job search activities per week). To expedite your case beyond contacting the governor's office, you can: 1. Submit a hardship letter through eServices detailing your financial situation 2. Request an escalation to a Tier 3 specialist when you do reach someone 3. Ask specifically if there are any documents or information missing that's causing the delay Another approach some claimants have had success with is contacting their local WorkSource office. While they don't process claims directly, they sometimes have direct channels to ESD staff who can look into claim issues.
Thank you for this detailed advice. I've been doing my weekly claims religiously. I'll try the hardship letter approach - at this point I'm willing to try anything. And I'll check with the local WorkSource office tomorrow morning.
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Levi Parker
Yes, definitely inform OAH that you're awaiting documents from a public records request. You can request that they schedule the hearing with enough time for you to receive and review those documents. They're generally accommodating with this type of procedural request.\n\nIf the hearing gets scheduled before you receive your documents, you can also file for a continuance (postponement) based on waiting for essential documentation. Just be sure to file that request as soon as you get the hearing date, not at the last minute.
Libby Hassan
This is all great advice. One more thing - when you finally do get your hearing, make sure to prepare a timeline document showing all your attempts to resolve this since 2022. Judges take the \
Ava Williams
anybody else notice how the esd website is down like every other weekend for "maintenance" right when most people have time to file their claims??? seems REAL convenient for them
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Lena Müller
•Omg yes!!! I thought I was the only one noticing this! Always down Sunday mornings when I try to file 🙄
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Keisha Thompson
Update: I got approved! For anyone with this same issue, here's what worked for me. I followed the advice here about the Commissioner Approved Training application AND I was able to reach an ESD specialist who flagged my account properly. The key was getting my union to provide a detailed letter explaining why these classes are mandatory for ongoing employment eligibility. All my previously denied weeks are being reconsidered now. Thanks everyone for your help!
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Ingrid Larsson
•That's awesome! Did they tell you if you need to reapply for CAT status for your next training period or if it carries over for future mandatory classes?
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Keisha Thompson
•The agent said my CAT approval is good for 12 months, but I should notify them of specific training dates as they come up. Also, I should still answer YES to being able and available for work during those weeks, which seems counterintuitive but that's their process.
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