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Update us when you find out what the determination is about! Always curious to hear how these situations turn out for other people.
Will do! Hopefully it's something simple that gets resolved quickly.
Fingers crossed for you! Most of the time these things work out fine once you get through the process.
Just remember that getting a nonmon determination doesn't automatically mean bad news. It's just ESD doing their due diligence to verify eligibility. Stay positive and respond appropriately.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information. Feeling much less anxious about this now that I understand what it means.
That's great to hear! Knowledge really does help reduce the stress of dealing with the unemployment system.
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The hold could also be related to identity verification. They've been cracking down on fraud so they're reviewing more claims manually.
I already did the ID.me verification when I first applied. Would they need more?
Sometimes they do additional checks even after ID.me. It's frustrating but they're trying to prevent fraudulent claims.
Hope you get this sorted out soon. The uncertainty is almost worse than not having the money.
Seriously consider using Claimyr if you can't get through by calling. It was a lifesaver for me when my claim was stuck. Worth checking out their demo video to see how it works.
I'm definitely going to try it. Thanks everyone for the advice and support!
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The whole system can be confusing but once you get your first payment it becomes more routine. Just make sure to file your weekly claims on time every week - you can do it online or by phone.
What happens if you miss filing a weekly claim?
You can sometimes file late claims but it's better to stay on schedule. Set a reminder for the same day each week.
Bottom line is that unemployment benefits are meant to replace part of your income while you look for work, not all of it. Budget accordingly and use the time to focus on your job search.
Good advice. I'm treating this as temporary assistance while I find my next opportunity.
That's the right attitude. Best of luck with your job search and the claims process!
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The worst part is not knowing if you did something wrong or if it's just slow. I kept second-guessing every answer I gave on my application thinking maybe I messed something up.
Exactly! I keep wondering if I should have answered some questions differently or if I forgot to include something important.
The anxiety is real. I barely slept the first two weeks waiting for some kind of update or response.
Update for anyone still following - got my determination letter today (day 12) and my claim was approved! First payment should hit my account in the next few days. So for me it ended up being about 2 weeks total which seems to be pretty typical based on what everyone here said.
That's great news! Gives me hope that mine should come through soon too. Thanks for updating us.
Congrats! Always good to hear when things work out. Hope everyone else waiting gets their approvals soon too.
Savannah Vin
I was in a similar situation and ended up getting benefits after I quit. The key was keeping detailed records of everything my supervisor did wrong. Dates, times, what was said, who was there.
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Jessica Suarez
•How detailed did you get with the records? I'm not sure what level of detail they want.
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Savannah Vin
•Very detailed. Like 'On March 15, 2024, at 2:30 PM, supervisor John Smith yelled at me in front of customers and called me incompetent.' That level of detail.
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Mason Stone
Bottom line - you can get unemployment if you quit for good cause, but it's harder than if you're laid off. Start documenting everything now and be prepared for a longer process.
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Jessica Suarez
•Thanks everyone for all the advice. I'm going to start keeping detailed records and see if I can resolve things first.
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Marcus Williams
•Good plan. And remember, if you do end up quitting and filing for benefits, don't let the process intimidate you if you have legitimate good cause.
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