Don't listen to these ppl saying its normal. It's NOT normal! You need to call ESD asap bc they might have sent ur backpay to the wrong account or a ReliaCard. This happened 2 my friend n she never got her money bc she waited 2 long to report it. The system is totally broken n they make these "mistakes" on purpose hoping ppl don't notice!!! The govt doesn't want to pay us what they owe!!

Just wanted to update you all - my backpay finally hit my account this morning! It came as one lump sum for all 4 weeks. Exactly 6 business days after showing 'paid' in the system. Such a relief! Thanks for all the reassurance that this was normal - saved me a lot of stress.

To answer your question about Saturday hours - no, ESD is not open on weekends. Their hours are Monday-Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM. However, the automated phone system and eServices website are available 24/7 for filing weekly claims and checking status. One more tip: if your issue is about work separation details specifically, make sure you're prepared to discuss how your situation fits within ESD's eligibility guidelines. For example, if you were laid off due to lack of work, that's straightforward. But if there was any hint of performance issues or voluntary quit elements, you'll need to be very clear about the circumstances. The more prepared you are when you do reach someone, the more likely they can resolve your issue in one call.

That's actually a common scenario. If you gave notice but were terminated immediately, that's generally considered a layoff, not a quit, for unemployment purposes. The key is that the employer made the final decision to end the employment relationship sooner than your notice period. When you speak to an agent, explain exactly that sequence of events, and specify the date you gave notice and the date they ended your employment. This distinction is important because it affects eligibility.

I check eServices obsessively - multiple times a day. There are no alerts, action items, or new correspondence. The last thing in my correspondence folder is the confirmation that they received my additional documentation back in March. That's part of what's so frustrating - there's literally nothing for me to respond to or act on.

just wanna say im sorry ur going thru this. the system is totally broken. i hope u get it resolved soon. dont give up!!!

wait so ur supposed to file EVERY week?? i thought it was once a month lol

Has your alert disappeared yet? Just curious if it resolved itself like people said it would.

One more important thing: keep detailed records of WHEN you worked (dates and hours), HOW MUCH you earned (screenshots from the app are good), and be consistent in your reporting. In 2025, ESD is conducting more income verification audits, especially for gig workers. If they determine you've been misreporting (even accidentally), you could face an overpayment situation AND potential disqualification period.

Does anyone know if multi-apping affects how ESD looks at your availability? I sometimes run both DoorDash and UberEats at the same time to maximize earnings during my 2-hour delivery window. Would ESD consider that as working more hours since I'm using two apps, even though I'm only actually delivering for 2 hours total?

If you're still worried about it, try calling ESD directly to confirm. I know it's basically impossible to get through to them these days with their phone lines constantly busy. I found a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me connected to an ESD agent in about 20 minutes after trying for days on my own. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3 that shows how it works. The agent I spoke with cleared up several questions I had about reporting hours. Definitely worth it for peace of mind.

my friend got an overpayment notice bc her boss reported diff hours than she did its such a mess!! make sure ur tracking exactly what u work so u can prove it if they come after u later

Quick update on timeframes - I've been tracking adjudication times across various unemployment forums, and it appears ESD is currently averaging 7-9 weeks for cases involving termination with disputed circumstances. Safety whistleblower cases like yours tend to receive favorable outcomes, but they do require more thorough investigation. If your financial situation is becoming dire, when you do speak with an ESD representative (whether through regular channels or using a service to get through), specifically mention "financial hardship" and ask if your claim can be expedited. They have protocols for prioritizing claims where claimants are at risk of losing housing or utilities.

Thanks everyone for the advice! I called my state rep's office this morning, and their staff was really helpful. They took down all my info and said they'd reach out to ESD on my behalf. I'm also going to try getting through to ESD directly tomorrow using that Claimyr service that a couple of you mentioned. Will update once I know more. Really appreciate all the support - it's been a stressful few weeks.

ya sure this works for SOME people but i tried calling the governors office TWICE last month and still nothing!! my claim has been stuck since january and nobody will help me. this state is a joke

Congrats on getting movement! I remember when my claim was stuck last year I was literally losing sleep every night. One thing to keep in mind - sometimes they'll say they're assigning an adjudicator but then nothing happens for another week. In my case, I had to do a follow-up call to the Governor's office after about 8 days of silence. The second call is what finally got things moving. Just sharing in case anyone else tries this method and doesn't get immediate results like you did.

One more tip - while those status changes are typically positive signs, it's also a good time to check your correspondence in eServices. Sometimes they'll request additional information while the status is changing, and those notices can be easy to miss. Make sure you're checking both your dashboard AND your correspondence/letters section daily.

update us when you get approved!! sending good vibes

I'm in the same boat right now! 6 weeks pending and just started doing Amazon Flex deliveries to keep the lights on. This thread is super helpful because I wasn't sure about reporting either. Has anyone here had their claim denied AFTER waiting this long? That's my biggest fear.

Update: I called ESD this morning (actually got through after 2 hours on hold!) and the agent confirmed I should definitely report all DoorDash earnings on my weekly claims. She also told me my claim is pending because they're waiting for verification from my previous employer who hasn't responded yet. She put a note in my file to expedite it, so fingers crossed something happens soon. Thanks everyone for the advice!