My friend who works at WorkSource told me that if you go into a WorkSource office in person, sometimes they can check on your claim status or at least give you more info than you can see online. Might be worth trying that route too!

Just wanted to update everyone that after my 6-week adjudication nightmare, I finally got approved last week. For me, what ultimately worked was persistently calling first thing when they open at 8:00 AM. I called exactly at 8:00 three days in a row and finally got through on the third day. The agent was able to see that my claim was just sitting there with no issues, but nobody had been assigned to review it. She escalated it and I got approved two days later. So if you can manage to get through to someone, it might help speed things up.

Just to confirm - you should be able to see your previous weekly claims in the system. Look for "Weekly Claims" or "Weekly Claim History" in the menu. You should see all previous claims with their status. This can help you verify your normal filing pattern and confirm which weeks you've already claimed. Your filing day is determined by ESD and generally doesn't change, but the approval process can sometimes cause temporary system adjustments.

Hey, just checking back - did your weekly claim option ever reappear? Mine came back after about 40 hours, right before I was about to call ESD in a panic!

Just to update the original list, ESD actually has a Technical Support line specifically for eServices account issues: 855-682-0785. If you're having trouble accessing your online account (rather than claim questions), this is the number to use. They're usually much easier to get through to than the main claims center. Also, if you're dealing with identity verification issues, sometimes you need to upload documents again even if you already did it once. The system occasionally flags accounts for re-verification, especially if your address changed. Check your "Upload a Document" section in eServices to see if there are any pending requests.

why does esd even have 100 different phone numbers if NONE OF THEM WORK!!!! its like they want us to give up. my friend said his claim was stuck for 2 months and he only got it fixed after contacting his state rep's office. might try that next.

Have you tried just getting through to ESD directly to discuss this? Maybe there's a way to resolve it before the hearing? I had an issue with job search requirements last year and was able to clear it up by talking to an agent.

I think everyone here is missing an important point - you need to bring evidence that you actually did your job searches properly! What documentation do you have? The judge will want to see SPECIFIC evidence like: names of companies, dates of applications, contact information, method of application, etc. THAT is what will win your case, not just having a lawyer there.

YES i did direct deposit! Way faster than their debit card option. Just make sure u enter ur banking info correctly cuz if u mess that up it's another HUGE delay to fix it.

Another tip - make sure you start doing your job search activities immediately and document them properly. Even during your waiting week, you need to complete and log 3 job search activities. If you don't, they can deny benefits for that week once your claim is approved. The WorkSource workshops count as activities and are pretty easy to complete online.

One important thing to remember: even though you're on standby, you still must be physically able to work and available for work each week. If your employer calls you back early, you need to be ready to return. If you're unavailable during your standby period (like taking a vacation where you couldn't return to work if called), you need to report that during your weekly claim. This is sometimes where people get confused and end up with overpayments.

When you return to work, you'll simply report your hours and earnings on your weekly claim. If your earnings exceed your weekly benefit amount, you won't receive benefits for that week, and your claim will essentially become inactive (though still open during your benefit year). You don't need to do anything special to 'turn off' the standby status when you return to work - just accurately report your work and earnings each week.

UPDATE: The money finally showed up in my account this morning! So it took exactly 6 days from when it showed as \

Great news! And now that you're in the system, future payments should come through faster. Just make sure you keep doing your weekly claims and job search activities so there's no interruption.

just wondering.... has amazon ever called u back after rejecting u before? im in the same boat and wondering if its even worth it or just a waste of one of my activities

One more important point: if you're using WorkSource's job match system or the ESD's eServices portal to document your job search, they have specific fields for recording different positions at the same company. Make sure you're using those correctly - enter the specific job title, department if applicable, and use the notes section to clarify it's a different position than previously applied for. This makes it very clear during any review that you're following the rules correctly.

I've seen this pattern hundreds of times while helping people with their claims. Here's what's happening: when multiple adjudication issues exist, ESD adjudicators typically review them all at once. As they clear each issue, they sometimes consolidate any remaining questions into a single adjudication item with an updated timestamp. The fact that the date was updated today is significant - it means an actual human adjudicator is actively working on your claim right now. The reduction from 3 to 1 issue means they've likely resolved 2 of your issues already. Keep watching your account. You'll likely see one of three things happen within 3-7 business days: 1. A determination letter in your notices section 2. The final adjudication disappearing and payment processing 3. A call from the adjudicator if they need any final clarification Don't submit any additional documents unless specifically requested at this point - it can actually slow things down by putting you back in the review queue.

Did you check if those other adjudication issues show as "resolved" somewhere in your account? Sometimes they don't completely disappear but move to a different section. And DEF mention your eviction notice if you get through to ESD - my friend got her claim expedited because of that exact situation!!

This happened to me twice!!! The first time I panicked and spent hours trying to reach someone. The second time I just waited and sure enough it showed up on Tuesday morning. Chime is weird with government deposits sometimes. My regular paychecks from work always post early but unemployment is always delayed by a day or two compared to when ESD says it was paid.

just wanted to say, dont forget that monday is a banking day but a lot of times it takes a full banking day to process. so tuesday is most likely. i wouldnt worry yet. also, sometimes esd shows paid but its actually pending in their system for 24 hrs before the money moves. their system is SO OLD lol