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wait do u need to kep doing job serch after winning appeal? i thought once u win u just get paid automatically?
You still need to meet all eligibility requirements for each week you're claiming, including job search activities (unless you had an approved standby status). The commissioner's decision just establishes that the separation from employment wasn't your fault, but you still need to satisfy all other eligibility requirements.
UPDATE: I called ESD this morning and finally got through after being on hold for 2.5 hours! The agent confirmed they received the Commissioner's decision and are processing it. They're allowing me to backfile for all the weeks I missed, but I have to answer the job search questions for each week. She said I should see the payments within 7-10 business days. Thanks everyone for your help and advice!
Wow, only 2.5 hours? You got lucky! Make sure to check your account daily and call back if you don't see the payments posted by the date they promised. They told me 7-10 days too and it took 3 weeks plus multiple calls...
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have u tried the salvation army? they helped my sis last yr when she was waiting on esd. also some churches do emergency assistance this time of year
I haven't tried them yet! Good idea, I'll call around to local churches too. Thank you!
Just following up - were you able to connect with any resources through 211? Also, now that you found that hidden message in your portal, you should call ESD directly and tell them you just found it and submitted the required info. That might speed things up. When claims are in adjudication because of missing information, they can sometimes resolve quickly once you provide what they need.
Yes! 211 connected me with an emergency assistance program that's helping with next month's rent. And I finally got through to ESD after using that Claimyr service someone mentioned. The agent saw I uploaded the missing docs and pushed my claim to be reviewed this week! She said I should have a decision by Friday. I can't believe after months of nothing, things might actually be resolved before Christmas. Thank you all so much for your help!
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Let me clarify this situation as someone who works with these systems regularly. The PDF job search log form from ESD was created before they fully transitioned from using SSNs to claimant IDs as primary identifiers. That's why you're encountering this discrepancy. Here's what you should do: 1. Print your completed job search log with your SSN filled in the appropriate field 2. Write your claimant ID at the top of each page 3. Bring a copy of your ESD dashboard or any ESD correspondence showing your claimant ID to verify it matches what you've written WorkSource staff are well aware of this issue and will not disqualify your job search activities because of this technical limitation. The most important aspect is accurately documenting your qualifying job search activities for each week (minimum 3 per week).
i think this is overkill tbh... i never even put my ssn or claimant id on my logs and nobody said anything. as long as you have your name and the job details they dont care about the rest lol
UPDATE: Just got back from my WorkSource appointment and wanted to share what happened for anyone with the same question in the future. The WorkSource specialist said it was completely fine to have my SSN on the form instead of claimant ID! She said they see this all the time and it's not an issue. I had handwritten my claimant ID at the top of each page just to be safe (based on advice here), and she said that was perfect. So don't stress about this issue like I did! They're totally used to it.
Thanks for coming back to update us! I love when people actually follow up instead of just disappearing after getting help. Glad it worked out!
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What a nightmare these different systems are! I had to transition from PFML to UI last year after a surgery and ended up in adjudication hell for SIX WEEKS because of confusion about my work status. ESD kept saying I wasn't able to work even though I had a doctor's note - turns out they were looking at my PFML end date incorrectly. TRUST ME - apply exactly on January 5th (not before, not after), upload that doctor's note immediately, AND call ESD on the same day to explain your situation. You need to get ahead of any potential confusion. Also, make sure your PFML claim shows as properly closed in the system. I'd go with the seasonal layoff explanation if your employer agrees. Anything medical-related tends to trigger extra scrutiny from ESD about whether you're truly able and available for work.
Six weeks?! That's terrifying. I'm definitely going to be proactive about this. How do I check that my PFML claim is properly closed? Is that something I need to do, or does it happen automatically when the benefit period ends?
It should close automatically, but nothing is truly automatic with these systems! Log into your PFML account after your last payment and check that it shows your claim as completed/closed. If you see anything weird, definitely call them. The biggest issue is when one system shows you're still on medical leave while you're telling another system you're able to work. That contradiction is what causes the adjudication nightmare.
Wait you can go from PFML straight to unemployment??? I thought that wasn't allowed!
Yes, you absolutely can transition from PFML to UI as long as you meet the qualification criteria for unemployment. The key requirements are: 1. You must be able and available for work (which the doctor's note establishes) 2. You must have lost your job through no fault of your own (seasonal layoff qualifies) 3. You must have worked enough hours in your base year to qualify There's no rule preventing someone from receiving PFML and then UI - they're separate benefit programs with different purposes and eligibility requirements.
oh wow ok thats good to know! i always thought it was one or the other
Mateo Gonzalez
Quick update - after seeing a recommendation here, I tried Claimyr today for my adjudication issue with ESD and got through in about 15 mins when I'd been trying for days on my own. Just sharing in case others are struggling with the phone system too. There's a demo at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3 that shows how it works.
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Zara Shah
UPDATE: I finally got through to ESD this morning after trying for 2 hours! The agent was actually super helpful once I got through. She backdated my claims for 11/4 and 11/11 right away, and said I should see the payments in my account by Wednesday. She also explained that the system doesn't allow online backdating until you've established a "regular filing pattern" - whatever that means. For anyone else with this issue - definitely call, have your job search activities ready (they DO need all 3 for each week), and be prepared to wait on hold. Thanks everyone for your help!
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Yuki Nakamura
•Glad you got it resolved! And yes, a "regular filing pattern" typically means filing 3-4 consecutive weeks on time. After that, the system gives you more flexibility for missed weeks (though still capped at 4 weeks). Hope your payments arrive on schedule!
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