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my friend had a claim stuck forever last month and he went to his WorkSource office in person and they helped him figure out what was going on. might be worth trying if the phone calls aren't working??
This is actually great advice. WorkSource offices can't directly intervene in ESD claims, but they do have direct lines of communication and can sometimes help identify what's causing the hold-up. They can also help with correctly uploading documents through their resource computers.
UPDATE: I want to thank everyone who replied! Based on your advice, I: 1. Uploaded my old and new schedules showing the hours reduction 2. Found and uploaded an email where I questioned the reduction 3. Uploaded my final paystub 4. Contacted my state representative's office (they were super helpful!) 5. Used Claimyr to finally speak with an actual ESD agent The agent confirmed my documents were received and that my claim is being prioritized now. She said the hours reduction definitely qualifies as good cause, especially since I had documentation. The legislative inquiry seems to have helped too. The agent said I should see movement within a week! I'll update again when I hear more, but wanted to thank this community for the guidance when I was feeling completely lost.
Great to hear! Thanks for updating us. This is exactly why documenting everything in your work life is so important - you never know when you'll need it. Hope your claim gets approved quickly!
So glad to hear things are moving forward!! Would you mind sharing which rep's office you contacted? I'm having issues too and wondering who to reach out to.
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Has anyone done the virtual WorkSource appointments? Are those faster to get scheduled than in-person ones?
Virtual WorkSource appointments are generally scheduled in the same timeframe as in-person ones (2-3 weeks currently). However, they offer more flexibility with scheduling and can sometimes have slightly better availability. The content and requirements are identical to in-person orientations.
UPDATE: I used Claimyr this morning and got through to ESD in about 15 minutes! The agent confirmed my WorkSource appointment was actually scheduled for next Wednesday but the notification email had an error. She resent it right away. Such a relief to have this sorted out! Thanks everyone for your help and advice.
Awesome! Glad you got it figured out! Make sure you're prepared for the appointment - have your resume ready if you have one, and bring your job search log with your activities so far. Makes the whole process go smoother.
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Update to my earlier comment: Since you mentioned you're having trouble getting through on the phone, here are some additional tips: 1. Call right when they open at 8:00 AM (be dialing at 7:59) 2. If that doesn't work, try between 4:30-5:00 PM when call volumes sometimes drop 3. Use the online message center in your eServices account - specifically mention that you can prove your job search activities were entered correctly 4. If you have a WorkSource office nearby, visit in person as they sometimes can help resolve issues like this It's important to be persistent as this type of hold won't typically resolve itself without intervention. When you do reach someone, ask them to notate your account showing they've verified your job search activities to prevent this from happening again in future weeks.
Thanks for these additional tips. I'll try the early morning call tomorrow and also send a message through the portal tonight. Appreciate the help!
any update? did u get thru to them?? im curious what happened cuz im worried this could happen to me too
Finally got through this morning! You were all right - it was a system glitch. The agent could see my job search activities in their system even though the automated verification process flagged them as missing. They removed the hold and said my account should update with the correct balance within 48 hours. What a relief!
Henrietta Beasley
my neighbor had something similar happen and what got her through the long wait for benefits was calling her utility companies, landlord, etc and explaining the situation. lots of places have hardship programs if you're waiting for unemployment to kick in. might be worth looking into before you're in a desperate situation?
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Theodore Nelson
•That's really good advice, thank you. I'll start researching what kind of hardship programs my utilities and apartment complex offer, just in case.
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Raúl Mora
One important thing to know is that if your employer contests your claim, ESD will schedule a fact-finding interview. This is when both you and your employer present your side of the story. Many people miss these calls because ESD often only gives a few days' notice, and if you miss it, your claim could be denied automatically. Once you file, check your ESD account and messages DAILY and answer any ESD phone calls even if you don't recognize the number. They often call from unmarked or blocked numbers. If you miss their call, there's usually no easy way to reschedule and it can add weeks to your claim processing time.
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Theodore Nelson
•I had no idea about this. Thank you for the heads up about the fact-finding calls. I'll make sure to answer every single call and check my account daily if I end up having to file.
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