this is why i always keep detailed records of EVERYTHING with esd. screenshots of my weekly claims, work search logs, bank statement deposits, all of it. they mess up constantly and then act like its YOUR fault. had to appeal an overpayment last year because of their system glitch and it took 4 months to resolve. never trust their systems to work correctly!!

Just as a heads-up for everyone: This delay was caused by ESD implementing their quarterly system updates. They typically do these the last weekend of every quarter, but they rarely announce them in advance. If you report part-time hours during these update periods (especially March/June/September/December), you might experience delays. It's always a good practice to budget with the assumption that your UI payment might occasionally be 2-3 days late, especially around these quarterly transitions. The payments are rarely missed completely, just delayed.

i herd theres a waiting week for new claims so mabye prepare for that??? not sure if thats still a thing in 2025 but i had to wait a week when i filed last year just fyi

Thank you all for the helpful responses! Just to make sure I understand correctly: 1. I'm currently using my old claim with 23 weeks remaining (which is correct) 2. After I use those weeks OR my benefit year expires, I can file a new claim 3. For the new claim, I'll need 680+ hours from my 7 months at Company B (which I should have) 4. I should start the new application 1-2 weeks before my current benefits run out 5. There will be a waiting week for the new claim This is all super helpful for planning purposes. One last question - will my benefit amount on the current claim always be based on my income from Company A, or does it get recalculated with my Company B income too?

I had a similar thing happen but with my WAGES being wrong not the dates. What worked for me was going to WorkSource in person. The lady there couldn't fix it herself but she had a direct line to ESD and got me connected to someone who could help within 20 minutes. Way better than trying to call yourself. Just bring ID and all your documentation about the last day worked.

I work for a different state agency but interact with ESD sometimes. They launched a new claims system in January that's been having all kinds of data migration issues. Your problem is happening to a lot of people right now. I know it's frustrating but they are working on fixing these types of issues. If you can't get through on the phone, definitely try WorkSource. I've heard good things about their ability to help with claim issues.

i had a similar thing happen but they actually called me the NEXT day at like 7:30am! nearly missed it cause i wasnt expecting a call that early. maybe they'll surprise you tomorrow morning?

Just a quick update check - did ESD ever call you back? If not, I would definitely recommend calling them again. When claims are in adjudication for 5+ weeks, it sometimes means there's a documentation issue they need from you that might not be clearly marked in your online portal. Make sure to specifically ask if there are any documents or information they're waiting for from you. Sometimes the system doesn't properly notify claimants about pending document requests.

One more thing - make sure your boyfriend continues to attend all scheduled hearing proceedings even if you secure representation. I've seen cases where the claimant thought their lawyer would handle everything and didn't show up themselves, which can result in an automatic ruling against them. The OAH judges expect both parties to participate.\n\nAlso, if you're unable to secure representation before the hearing date, you can request a continuance (postponement) by contacting the OAH directly. You'll need a good reason, but \

That's great advice - thank you! I'll make sure he understands he needs to be present regardless of whether we find an attorney. We'll also look into the continuance option if needed. The hearing notice says it will be conducted by phone - is that standard procedure or should we request an in-person hearing instead?