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Will ESD reject my weekly claim if I report part-time hours a day late?
I'm in the middle of claiming partial unemployment while working part-time at a grocery store. I'm supposed to file my weekly claim tomorrow (Sunday) but I totally forgot to ask my manager for my exact hours before leaving work today. The store is closed tomorrow so I can't get the precise hours until Monday, but I know it was around 18-20 hours this week. Will ESD reject my claim if I wait until Monday to file? Or should I file tomorrow with my best estimate of hours and then try to correct it later? I really don't want to mess anything up since this is my first time dealing with partial unemployment while working. Thanks for any advice!
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Adjudication progress - one claim changed to 'processing' while others still 'pending' - good sign?
Been stuck in adjudication hell for almost 6 weeks now. Today FINALLY got a phone interview with an ESD adjudicator who reviewed all my evidence (screenshots of texts from manager, schedule changes, etc). He seemed pretty confident my claim would be approved after our 40-minute conversation. Said my former employer has until 5pm today to respond with their side, and I should get final decision next week (probably delayed because of Memorial Day). Just checked eServices and noticed something changed - it now shows I'm eligible for 2 fewer payments than before, and my first weekly claim after the waiting week changed from "pending" to "processing"! The other 4 weekly claims still say pending though. Is this a sign they're approving my claim?? Anyone else see this pattern before getting approved? I'm desperate for this money with rent due next week.
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I wouldn't get too excited yet. My claim said "processing" for THREE WEEKS before finally changing to "paid" and then another week before I actually saw the money! The whole ESD system is designed to frustrate people into giving up. Also, be prepared that they might approve some weeks and deny others - that's what they did to me because of some stupid technicality about job search requirements even though I DID submit them. ESD is the WORST state agency by far!!
Oh no, I really hope it doesn't take that long! I've been doing all my job search activities and documenting everything carefully. Did you end up appealing the weeks they denied?
Yes I appealed and won after ANOTHER 6 weeks of waiting. Make sure you keep ALL documentation of EVERYTHING. They will try to trip you up on the smallest details. Take screenshots of your job search logs too - their system "lost" mine twice.
UPDATE: Just checked again this morning and now TWO more weeks have changed to "processing"! Still have two that say "pending" but definitely movement in the right direction. Thanks everyone for your help and suggestions!
Great news! They're clearly working through your weeks chronologically. This is a very positive sign - I'd expect the remaining weeks to change status in the next day or two, and payment would typically follow 1-3 business days after that. Keep us posted!
woohoo!! told ya it was a good sign!!
ESD claim showing disqualified for 5 weeks straight - adjudication since January with no updates
This is so frustrating! I lost my job at the construction company I worked for in early January and immediately applied for unemployment. Since then, I've filed for 5 consecutive weeks and EVERY SINGLE ONE shows 'disqualified' status. There's no explanation provided! My account shows 'adjudication in progress' as of January 15th (it previously said January 8th until yesterday when it suddenly changed). I'm completely in the dark about what's happening. Does anyone know how long this adjudication process typically takes before I'll see any benefits? I've got a mortgage payment coming up, car insurance due next week, and I'm seriously stressing about making ends meet. Called the ESD number at least 20 times but can't get through to a live person. Is this normal or did I mess something up in my application?
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Don't wait for them to ask!! Upload EVERYTHING proactively! My adjudication dragged on forever because I was waiting for them to tell me what documents they needed. Finally I just uploaded everything I could think of - doctor's notes, termination letter, final paystub, everything. Magically my claim was approved 3 days later. They won't tell you what they need, you have to guess!!!
That's really helpful advice - thank you! I'll gather all my documentation tonight and upload everything tomorrow. Fingers crossed this helps resolve things faster.
has anyone actually been paid yet in 2025? my brothers been waiting since January 3rd and hasn't seen a penny. i think the whole system is broken this year
Yes, many claims are being processed normally. The system isn't broken, but complex claims that require adjudication are taking longer than usual because of staffing shortages at ESD. Standard claims without separation issues or availability questions are typically processing within 2-3 weeks.
When to stop filing ESD weekly claims after accepting a job offer?
My son-in-law just got a job offer last week (yay finally!) but doesn't actually start until March 17th. We're confused about when he should stop filing for unemployment benefits. Does he need to keep filing his weekly claims until his actual start date? Or should he stop now that he's accepted the offer? And once he starts working, does he file until he gets his first paycheck or stop immediately when he starts the job? He's been on UI for about 3 months and doesn't want to mess anything up or accidentally commit fraud. Anyone know the correct procedure here?
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I went through EXACTLY this in December! Had a job offer Dec 2 but didn't start until Jan 8. I kept filing weekly claims and doing my job searches (even though it felt pointless). The ESD person told me job searches are still required until your actual start date because technically offers can fall through. On my first day of work, I filed my final claim reporting my hours worked that week, checked the "returned to full-time work" box, and that was it. System automatically closed my claim after that. Hope this helps!
To summarize the correct procedure that your son-in-law should follow: 1. Continue filing weekly claims until he begins working on March 17th 2. Continue completing 3 job search activities each week and reporting them (unless he gets an official exemption) 3. For the week that includes March 17th, file a claim and report: - The exact hours worked that week - His gross earnings (before taxes) for those hours, even if not yet paid - Answer "Yes" to "Did you return to full-time work?" This ensures he receives all benefits he's entitled to while avoiding overpayment issues. After filing that final claim, his claim will be automatically closed when he indicates he's returned to full-time work. Important: If he works partial hours during his first week (starting mid-week on March 17th), he may still be eligible for partial benefits for that week depending on his earnings.
This is super helpful - thank you! I'll share this summary with him right away so he understands exactly what to do. Definitely don't want him dealing with overpayment notices or fraud accusations down the road.
Will accepting part-time job with 50% pay cut affect my pending ESD redetermination?
I've been stuck in ESD redetermination limbo for 15 weeks now and I'm at my breaking point financially. Just accepted a part-time job (few hours short of full-time) with a 50% pay cut from my previous position because I literally can't wait any longer—about to lose my housing and sink into serious debt. The new job doesn't cover all my monthly expenses, but it's something. My questions: 1. How will accepting this lower-paying job affect my pending unemployment case? 2. Should I keep filing weekly claims while working part-time? 3. Can I still qualify for partial unemployment to bridge the gap until I find full-time work? 4. Or does taking ANY job mean I completely lose out when they finally process my redetermination? Really anxious about making the right decision here. Thanks for any help!
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wait im confused...... do u actually have to keep doing job searches if u already have a part time job??? that seems weird
Yes, you do need to continue with your job search activities even while working part-time, unless you've been specifically placed on standby status (which is rare nowadays). The requirement is 3 job search activities per week. The reasoning is that you're still not fully employed, so you need to be actively seeking suitable full-time work to remain eligible for partial benefits. This is a common point of confusion but very important for maintaining benefit eligibility.
Just wanted to update everyone who commented. I called ESD this morning (took forever but finally got through) and they confirmed I should: 1. Keep filing weekly claims and report all earnings accurately 2. Continue doing 3 job search activities weekly 3. The redetermination will still be processed regardless of my part-time job 4. I might get partial benefits if my earnings are low enough Basically exactly what most of you said! They also told me my redetermination should be completed "within the next 2-3 weeks" but I'm not holding my breath given how long it's already been. Thanks everyone for the helpful advice!
nice! hope u get ur money soon
PixelPioneer
Quick tip for the future - take a photo of your timecard or write down your hours at the end of each shift. Makes weekly claims so much easier when you have part-time work. I learned this the hard way!
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Yara Abboud
AuthorThat's a really good idea! I'm going to start doing that next week. Would save me this whole headache.
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Keisha Williams
just wanted to say good luck! partial unemployment is confusing at first but gets easier
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