Sorry to hijack but this reminds me of my appeal from last month! I was so nervous I couldn't sleep for days, and then when I finally got the decision (took 5 days), I won but they miscalculated my backpay amount. Had to call 27 times to get them to fix it. Now dealing with a whole new issue about my job search requirements. Does the nightmare ever end with ESD??

I want to address something important: the length of deliberation time is NOT directly correlated with whether you win or lose. I've seen quick denials and quick approvals. I've also seen lengthy deliberations for both outcomes. A more complex case typically requires a more detailed written decision regardless of outcome. The judge needs to cite specific regulations, address each piece of evidence, and create a legally sound document. This takes time. What you can do now: 1. Continue filing weekly claims 2. Check both your mailbox and online portal daily 3. Prepare documents for a further appeal if needed (you'll have 30 days if you need to appeal to Commissioner Review) 4. Look into temporary assistance if you're in immediate financial need Hang in there - a week is completely within normal timeframes for appeal decisions.

One more thing: before your hearing, call ESD and request your full claim file. You are entitled to see all documents and employer statements in your case. This will show exactly what your employer is claiming and what \

Thank you! I didn't know I could request my claim file. I'll definitely do that ASAP. I'm still so angry they'd accuse me of theft when I've never stolen anything in my life. I worked there for 3 years with perfect drawer counts until this inventory issue came up and I refused to go along with their sketchy requests.

Thanks everyone for the advice! I just reported the job offer on my weekly claim and clearly explained why I declined (less than 50% of previous salary, unrelated to my field, requiring me to pay for certification before starting). I uploaded documentation showing my previous salary and the offer letter with the certification requirement. I'm still nervous about it, but your advice has made me feel much more confident about my decision. I'll update once I hear back from ESD on whether they accept my explanation.

Quick update on the rules: For 2025, ESD updated their guidelines a bit. After the first 10 weeks of unemployment, you're expected to consider jobs paying at least 80% of your previous wage. After 15 weeks, this drops to 75%. Only after 20+ weeks are you expected to consider positions below 70% of your previous wage. Since you're only at week 6 and the offer is 50% of your previous wage, you're well within your rights to decline. The requirement to pay for your own training strengthens your case further. Keep up with your job search activities (minimum 3 per week) and document everything carefully!

UPDATE: My payment just posted this morning! So it was delayed by one day as many of you said. Thanks everyone for your help and advice! Going to start filing on Sundays from now on to avoid cutting it so close in the future.

Glad to hear it came through! Yes, Sunday filing is definitely the way to go. It gives the system maximum processing time before the weekend hits again.

I don't think anyone mentioned this yet, but make absolutely sure your employer in Oregon has given you something in writing about the layoff and return date. ESD might ask for documentation to prove your standby status is legitimate, especially with an out-of-state employer. I learned this the hard way and had my standby denied because I couldn't provide proof of my return date.

One more important detail: When you reopen your claim, make sure to report your Oregon wages correctly. You'll need to provide: - Employer name and address (Oregon address) - Your start date (2 weeks ago) - Last day worked (this coming Friday) - Reason for separation (temporary layoff with return date) - Gross earnings for the weeks you worked Be precise with these details. If the system asks whether you worked out of state, answer yes. This helps them properly categorize your claim. The system should then prompt you about the return-to-work date. Enter 3/31/2025 exactly as confirmed by your employer. Standby status should be automatic for layoffs under 8 weeks with a definite return date, but I've seen the system get confused with out-of-state employers. If you run into any issues, that's when you'll definitely need to speak with an agent.

When I had an adjudication last year I also had good luck contacting my state representative's office. They have liaisons who can sometimes help speed things up when your case is stuck. Just google your district and "state representative" and there should be a constituent services contact on their website.

Just wanted to follow up - how's your claim going? Did filling out the questionnaire help resolve anything?

i think i know whats happening - did you put in the decimal point when entering your hours? like did you type 12.00 instead of just 12? i did that once and it messed up my whole calculation

Quick follow-up: If this was indeed caused by entering your hours as 12.0 (which the system might have read as 1.20 hours instead of 12 hours), you should explain this specifically when you talk to an ESD agent. They see this error frequently and can quickly correct it without going through a lengthy adjudication process. Just make sure to have your exact earnings information ready when you call.

If it's been 5 weeks with no movement, I would definitely try to speak to someone at ESD directly. After using the service that was mentioned earlier (Claimyr), I got through to ESD in about 45 minutes. The agent told me my claim was sitting in a queue waiting for an adjudicator to review it, but she was able to expedite it since it had been pending so long. Two days later, my claim was approved. If you do get through, specifically ask if your claim is in adjudication, and if so, why. Also ask if your former employer has responded to their request for information - sometimes claims are delayed simply because the employer hasn't responded yet.

Based on what you've described - being terminated due to "restructuring" with no prior warnings or disciplinary actions - your claim should eventually be approved. Restructuring is considered a lack of work situation, which is not disqualifying for unemployment benefits. The delay is frustrating but unfortunately common in 2025 with the current backlog at ESD. Keep documenting everything - save any emails or messages from your employer about the termination, any performance reviews that show you were meeting expectations, etc. This documentation will be crucial if they try to contest your claim. And definitely keep filing those weekly claims while you wait!

When i was in adjudication for 5 weeks last year I finally got through to someone who told me they needed additional income verification that they never bothered to request from me! Check your notices tab on eServices and see if there's anything there you missed. Sometimes they send requests for info but don't make it obvious.

One thing I learned the hard way: even though your employer has 10 days to respond to ESD about your claim, they can actually contest it MUCH later, which can trigger adjudication weeks after you start receiving benefits. Make sure you're carefully tracking your available balance in case you suddenly get disqualified and have to pay everything back. I've seen it happen to coworkers.

Make sure to ask how Training Benefits affects your regular UI benefits! I didn't realize that TB doesn't extend your benefits - you're still using your regular UI balance while in training. So if your CDL program is 6 weeks, make sure you have at least 6 weeks of benefits left when you start. Also, once you're approved for training, you don't have to do job searches while in school, which is nice.

One last piece of advice - gather all these documents before applying for Training Benefits: 1. Program information including start/end dates, cost, and curriculum 2. Labor market information showing CDL jobs are in demand (your WorkSource office can help with this) 3. A statement explaining why your current skills aren't marketable or why you can't return to your previous occupation 4. Documentation of any barriers to employment in your previous field Having all this ready will speed up your application process significantly. And definitely work with your local WorkSource office - they have Training Benefits specialists who can review your application before you submit it.