just went through this last month! mine was processing for 6 days then suddenly switched to paid. make sure your direct deposit info is correct NOW before it processes so you don't have any delays once approved. also start doing your job search activities now (you need 3 per week) even tho your claim isn't approved yet!!

Any updates on your claim? It's been a few days since your original post - has the status changed at all?

did u upload ur id documents? they make everyone do identity verification now but sometimes they dont tell u until u call. check the document upload section and see if theres anything pending

Just wanted to follow up on your situation. Any luck getting through to ESD or finding out what's going on with your claim? If you're still having trouble, you might want to reach out to your state representative's office. They often have dedicated staff who can help constituents with ESD issues and can sometimes get information much faster than you can on your own. Also, if you're facing financial hardship while waiting for your unemployment benefits, consider contacting local community organizations that might offer emergency rental assistance or other support. Many counties have programs specifically for people waiting on unemployment benefits.

I've been through the exact same thing with my substitute teaching job - some weeks I get calls, some weeks nothing. I spent over 4 hours on hold trying to talk to ESD about this! When I finally got through, they confirmed what others are saying here - for weeks with 0 hours, select NO when asked if you worked for that employer that specific week. It's confusing because we think of ourselves as continuously employed, but they're asking about actual work performance each week.

UPDATE: I took everyone's advice and answered "No" to working for my employer during the week with zero hours, and my claim processed successfully! Benefits were deposited today. Thanks to everyone who helped. The ESD system really should be updated to better handle irregular work schedules, but at least I know how to navigate it now. For anyone with the same issue - answer "No" for weeks with zero hours worked, even if you're still employed overall.

@claimyr_commenter Thanks for that tip! I'll check it out. Really need to get some specific questions answered about my claim that the website doesn't cover.

Pro tip for everyone: start seriously job hunting around month 4 of your benefits! I waited until month 5 and really regretted it because it took longer than expected to find something. The job search requirements (3 activities weekly) aren't enough if you're actually trying to replace your income before benefits run out.

I had almost the exact same situation last year! My previous employer was contacted for wage verification after I'd been in adjudication for about 6 weeks. Once they responded, my claim was approved just 8 days later. I think you're very close to getting a determination. One thing that might help speed things up is to make sure your job search activities are being entered correctly each week. I've heard that claims with perfect job search logs get prioritized because they're easier to process. Not sure if that's true, but it can't hurt!

You know what's CRAZY about this whole system?? They make US wait weeks or MONTHS for a decision while they take their sweet time, but if we miss ONE weekly claim filing or are ONE DAY late with submitting job search proof, they immediately disqualify us! The double standard is infuriating. Why doesn't anyone hold ESD accountable for their processing times?? Anyway, sorry for the rant. Hope your claim gets processed soon. At least there's movement happening.