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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!
That's really encouraging to hear! I've been super careful with my job search logs - documenting all 3 activities each week with full contact details and notes about each application. If that helps prioritize my claim, even better! Really hoping I'm in that 8-day window now that verification is complete.
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.
PREACH!!! 👏👏👏 thats exactly what i been saying!! they expect perfection from us but cant even return a phone call.
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I think abt 70% of ppl use direct deposit based on an ESD workshop I went to last month. The presenter mentioned it when someone asked a similar question. So ur definitely not alone in choosing that option!
Thanks for sharing that statistic! It's good to know most people are making the same choice, even with the delay.
btw if u do decide to switch from direct deposit to the card or vice versa you can do it online through ur eServices account. go to UI claim > settings > payment options. takes effect for the next payment after u make the change.
This is really helpful information, thank you! I might give the card a try since I'm currently in a situation where getting paid a few days earlier would make a big difference.
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not to hijack but sorta related question - does the waiting week also happen if you're on standby status when your benefit year ends? my employer has me on partial unemployment with standby and my benefit year ends next month
Yes, unfortunately it does. Even with standby status, the benefit year end triggers the same process - you'll need to reestablish your claim and serve another waiting week. Make sure your employer updates your standby status for the new benefit year if needed. The standby approval doesn't automatically carry over.
Just for clarity: when your benefit year ends, ESD must by law treat it as a new claim. This means: 1. You must meet eligibility requirements again 2. Your benefit amount may change based on your work history during the past year 3. You must serve another waiting week 4. Any ongoing issues like adjudication will usually need to be addressed again It helps to think of it as completely starting over rather than a continuation. The system is designed this way to ensure people are still eligible under current circumstances, not just based on their situation from a year ago.
Update: I was able to get through to ESD using that Claimyr service someone mentioned. The agent confirmed everything people said here - the waiting week is required by law and can't be waived. She did verify that everything else on my claim looks good though, so payments should resume normally after the waiting week. She also helped me adjust my payment method to direct deposit instead of the debit card to speed things up in the future. Still frustrated about the gap, but at least I know exactly what's happening now.
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Regarding your earlier question about texts to friends/family as evidence - yes, these can be helpful if they were written contemporaneously with the events. They show you were reporting these issues at the time they occurred, not fabricating them later. Make sure to redact any personal information about your friends/family if you submit these.\n\nAlso, for hostile work environment cases, it's crucial to demonstrate that you brought concerns to management when possible. If you have any documentation showing you reported problems to a supervisor or HR, these will significantly strengthen your case. If you didn't formally report issues, be prepared to explain why (fear of retaliation, no HR department, supervisor was the problem, etc.).
KhalilStar
im confused, if you already quit why would you get unemployment at all? aren't you only supposed to get it if you're laid off? not trying to be rude just don't understand how this works
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Benjamin Carter
•The key detail here is that OP gave notice (planning to work 2 more weeks) but the employer cut them off immediately. In that specific scenario, ESD treats it as a discharge, not a quit, because the employer chose to end the employment before the employee's intended end date. It's a bit of a technical distinction but important for unemployment purposes.
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Maya Lewis
make sure when u file ur weekly claims that u say ur able and available to work even tho u have a job lined up. if u say no to either question u wont get paid
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Evelyn Martinez
•Thanks for the tip! I am actually able and available to work during this gap, so I'll make sure to answer those questions correctly.
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