Just checking in - were you able to get this resolved? If you're still having trouble, you might also want to check if your local WorkSource office is open for in-person assistance. Sometimes they can help with these issues or at least connect you with the right ESD staff.

Same thing happened to my friend last year and she had to wait almost 3 weeks to get it sorted out. The bank rejection process is slow and then ESD takes forever to reprocess. One tip - if you have any confirmation emails or screenshots from when you updated your banking info, save those! Sometimes ESD claims they never got the update even when you have proof you submitted it. Also make sure to check that your new account can actually receive ACH transfers - some newer online banks have restrictions that can cause issues.

Don't worry! This is totally normal. I'm on my second month of unemployment and here's my experience: ESD shows "paid" on Wednesday but the money doesn't hit my account until Friday morning almost EVERY WEEK. It's just how their system works. Their "paid" status just means they've approved it, not that they've actually sent the money that exact day. Banks also don't process ACH transfers on weekends, so if tomorrow is Friday, I bet you'll see it then!

glad u got ur $$$! one less thing to stress about!

Good luck! Remember to be completely honest about your work situation and include every detail that shows you were treated like an employee.

I've been following this thread closely because I'm in a similar situation. Just wanted to add that if you do end up having to appeal a denial, consider getting help from a legal aid organization or employment attorney who specializes in worker classification issues. Many offer free consultations for unemployment cases. I know it's another step, but having someone who understands the legal nuances can really help present your case effectively. Also, while you're gathering documentation, don't forget things like how they handled your work assignments - did they give you projects directly or did you bid on them? Did they provide training or detailed instructions? These details can be crucial in proving employee vs contractor status. Wishing you the best of luck with your application!

One important thing to remember is that regardless of how long your initial claim takes to process, you must continue filing your weekly claims on time. Even if the initial claim is still pending, those weekly certifications are essential. If you miss filing them, you could lose benefits for those weeks even after your claim is approved.

Hey Jacob, I just went through this exact same situation a couple months ago! I was also super anxious about rent and timing. Here's what I learned: definitely keep filing those weekly claims like Maya mentioned, and check your eServices account every day for any alerts or status changes. I ended up calling after 2.5 weeks because I saw my claim status changed to "adjudication" - turned out they just needed to verify my employment dates. Got it resolved within a week of calling. The key is watching for specific triggers (like adjudication status or pending issues) rather than just waiting a set number of weeks. If you're really stressed about rent timing, having a backup plan ready isn't a bad idea either. Good luck!

Good luck getting this sorted out! The waiting and uncertainty is the worst part of dealing with unemployment issues.

I'm dealing with a similar situation right now - my claim has been pending for over three weeks and I work during all their business hours. The phone system is absolutely impossible to get through on. I've been checking the online portal every day but like others mentioned, it just says "pending" with no explanation or action items. It's incredibly frustrating when you're already stressed about finances and can't even get basic information about your own claim. Has anyone had success with emailing them or is calling really the only way to get these issues resolved?