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Finally won ESD appeal after 4 months of adjudication nightmare - how I did it
I just need to share this with people who understand... after 4 long months in adjudication hell and a denial that crushed me, I FINALLY won my appeal yesterday! I was let go from my restaurant management position back in January - boss claimed 'misconduct' because I missed two shifts when my car broke down. ESD denied my claim in March citing 'misconduct' with zero investigation. I nearly gave up after waiting 7 weeks for an appeal hearing date. The hearing was nerve-wracking - my former employer showed up with documentation I'd never seen before! But I had my attendance record, text messages about my car troubles, and proof I'd tried to find a ride. The judge actually listened and REVERSED the denial! My back payments should be coming within 10-14 business days ($14,500 for 4+ months). For anyone still fighting their claim: DOCUMENT EVERYTHING. Save texts, emails, take screenshots. And get help from the Unemployment Law Project - they gave me free advice that probably saved my case. https://unemploymentlawproject.org/ Just want you all to know there IS hope even when you feel like giving up. This group kept me going when I was ready to throw in the towel.
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sooo after I win my appeal (staying positive lol) will they pay me for all the weeks I've been filing with no money?? Its been 3 months and I'm drowning in debt
Yes, if you win your appeal, ESD will pay you for all eligible weeks you've claimed during the appeal process - assuming you've been filing your weekly claims consistently. This is called "back benefits." Make sure you've been answering all the weekly certification questions truthfully and reporting any work/earnings. If you missed filing for any weeks, you'll need to request to backdate those claims, which is a separate process.
I had my appeal last month for a similar issue! My old job said I abandoned my position when actually they changed my schedule without telling me! The judge in my case was super fair too. Took about 2 weeks after the decision for money to hit my account. Congrats!!
so ur saying it takes 2 weeks after you win to get paid??!! i cant wait that long! this is so frustrating. why cant they just pay us right away after we win?
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my cousin works at esd (not suppose to say this lol) but she says their computer system auto-denies TONS of valid claims and then the appeals backlog is crazy right now!!! like 12 weeks behind!!! might be faster to just try calling over and over until u get a actual person who can fix it without appeal. good luck!!!
12 WEEKS??? That's insane! I'll definitely try calling then. I've been trying without success but will keep at it. Thanks for the inside info!
Any update on your situation? Did sending the paystubs work? I'm still dealing with my mess and wondering if I should try something different.
Still denied! I've been calling every day but can't get through. I'm going to try getting a letter from my temp agency as several people suggested, and I'm considering using that Claimyr service someone mentioned just to talk to a human. The most frustrating part is that I KNOW I qualify based on the 7x rule - I just need someone to actually look at my documentation!
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I heard from someone at WorkSource that they're doing system maintenance this week too so that might be causing more delays. When I was job searching last year sometimes payments would be late after their maintenance windows.
That's actually good to know - they never announce these things properly. Wish they'd just send a text alert saying "Heads up, payments might be delayed this week due to maintenance.
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One thing I'd suggest is checking if there are any messages in your ESD account that might have been missed. Sometimes they send requests for information that don't trigger email notifications. Also, make absolutely sure you're doing your weekly claims even while in adjudication! If you miss those, you could lose those weeks of benefits even after approval.
Thanks for the reminder about weekly claims. I've been doing them religiously and documenting my job search activities meticulously. I've triple-checked my ESD account messages - absolutely nothing there requesting information from me. It's like they've just put my claim on a shelf somewhere and forgotten about it.
have u tried the message center in ur esd account? sometimes they respond there faster than phone. also try calling exactly at 8am and hit option 2 then 3 in the menu, worked for me last month
I sent a message through the portal about 10 days ago but no response. I'll definitely try your suggestion about the specific menu options - thanks for the tip!
Fiona Gallagher
anyone know how long adjudication is taking these days??? i been waiting 7 weeks already
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Ana Rusula
•Adjudication timelines are currently running 5-8 weeks for standard issues and 8-12 weeks for more complex cases (like those involving self-employment verification). If you've been waiting 7 weeks, you might want to check your online account to see if there are any pending document requests or action items. Sometimes they need additional information but the notification gets lost.
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Lim Wong
UPDATE: I finally got this resolved! Here's what worked for me in case anyone else is stuck in the same situation: 1. I used the instructions from @ProfileUser4 above and listed myself as the employer with "Self-Employed" after my name 2. The system initially still got stuck, so I cleared my browser cache and tried again with Microsoft Edge instead of Chrome 3. I got through the application but as predicted, my claim went to adjudication 4. I used the Claimyr service that was recommended here to reach an ESD agent (it took about 30 mins but ACTUALLY WORKED!) 5. The agent was able to update some details on my claim and told me exactly what documentation to upload for my freelance work My claim is still in adjudication but at least I'm confident everything is submitted correctly now. The agent said to expect 6-8 weeks for review but to keep filing my weekly claims in the meantime. Thanks everyone for your help with this frustrating situation!
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Xan Dae
•Great news! The adjudication process is definitely lengthy for freelancers, but keep filing those weekly claims as instructed. One tip: on your weekly claims, make sure to report even small amounts of freelance income accurately - being consistent will help your case move through smoothly.
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Lim Wong
•Definitely will do that! I've started tracking my freelance hours and earnings much more carefully now. The agent also mentioned I should keep proof of job search activities since I need to do 3 job search activities each week even while in adjudication.
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