dont worry too much, when i won my appeal they let me backfile for all the missed weeks. took like another week to process tho after i did the backfiling stuff

Just checking in - any updates on your situation? Has ESD processed your payment yet or sent you the Redetermination Notice?

Just to be clear, you HAVE to report when you quit a job while on unemployment, even if it's a part-time job. If you don't, and ESD finds out later, they can hit you with an overpayment notice plus penalties for failing to report a material fact. Don't risk it!!!!

One more thing to consider - if your new part-time job pays more than the old one, your weekly benefit amount might be reduced more than it was previously. The formula is that ESD deducts 75% of what you earn from your weekly benefit amount. So if your new job pays substantially more, you might end up with less unemployment benefits or none at all depending on your WBA.

my cousin waited 2 months for her refund but her neighbor got it in 3 weeks so i think it just depends lol the whole pandemic benefit thing was such a mess my brother is still fighting his overpayment notice from 2021 can u believe that??

Update: It's been a week since my original post and I called ESD this morning (actually got through after only 45 minutes on hold!). The agent told me my refund has been approved but is in a processing queue. She said to expect it in about 3 more weeks and that I'll receive it via direct deposit. Just wanted to update in case anyone else is in a similar situation.

my friend applied back in october and just got approved last week so looks like theyre SUPER behind right now. hang in there man

UPDATE: For anyone following this thread, ESD just published an official notice on their website about current processing times. They've acknowledged the delays and stated they're currently working through November applications, with most December applications expected to be processed by the end of February. They've also temporarily added 45 additional claims processors to address the backlog. If your claim has been pending for more than 8 weeks with no issues identified, they recommend submitting a claim escalation request through your eServices secure message center.

Just want to mention something that happened to my brother - he got his 1099-G but the amount was totally wrong. They had him claiming way more than he actually received! Had to dispute it and it took FOREVER to get corrected. Make sure you check the amount against what you actually got paid last year. If you kept track of your weekly payments you should be able to add them up and see if it matches.

UPDATE: I found it! Thanks everyone for your help. It was in my eServices account under UI Tax Information just like you all said. I had to click through a couple of screens but eventually found the 1099-G section where I could download a PDF. The amount looks right based on what I remember receiving. One less thing to stress about for tax season!

this happened to me after thanksgiving too i freaked out and called esd like 40 times but it was just the holiday. mine just switched to paid status like 10 minutes ago so check yours! btw does anyone know if we still have to do the job search requirements even on holiday weeks? i did my 3 activities but now im wondering if i even needed to lol

UPDATE: Mine just switched to 'paid' status! Looks like it was definitely just delayed because of the holiday. Thanks everyone for the reassurance. This system gives me so much anxiety sometimes.

Did you figure this out? I'm curious what the problem was. Also, for anyone else reading this thread in the future, ALWAYS appeal disqualifications even if you don't know why you were disqualified. You have limited time to file an appeal (usually 30 days from the date of the decision), and if you miss that window, you might lose your right to contest the decision regardless of the circumstances.

Yes! Finally got through to ESD this morning. You were right - my employer disputed the claim saying I had

Hey not to hijack this thread but has anyone else noticed that the payment amounts seem different lately? I used to get $672 but now I'm getting $695 and I didn't report any income changes. Is this normal??

UPDATE: The money just hit my account this morning! So it took exactly 4 business days after showing as 'paid' in the ESD system. Thanks everyone for the help and reassurance. I think the holiday weekend definitely affected the timing.

I'm actually going through a simlar situation thos week. My beneifts just ended but my neighbor said I could be eligible for an extension? Does anyone know if theres extensions available for 2025 claims? Should I keep doing job serches just in case?

Thanks everyone for the helpful responses! I'm going to scan all my documents this weekend and keep them until October 2026 to be safe. The ESD website really should make this clearer.

Make sure you track EVERYTHING if you take this job. I got hit with an overpayment because I estimated my hours one week when I couldn't find my timesheet. Keep a separate calendar just for your work hours and take screenshots of any communication about your schedule. ESD will eventually audit you and you'll need proof.

One additional consideration: if you decline this job offer, ESD might consider it refusing suitable work, which could jeopardize your current benefits entirely. When determining if work is "suitable," they look at factors like: - How the wages compare to the prevailing wage in your area for that type of work - Your physical fitness for the job - Risk to your health and safety - Your prior training and experience - The distance from your home They generally don't consider whether the pay is lower than your previous job if the offered wage is standard for that position in your area. So while this job pays less than your previous position, refusing it could potentially disqualify you from receiving any benefits at all. This makes the partial benefits route potentially more attractive than turning down the position.