Adjudication date pushed back by ESD - when will I finally get a decision?

my adjucation took forever too. first date was in January, kept getting pushed every week for like 5 weeks!! so annoying. once they got all the info from my employer tho it only took like 3 more days to make a decision

The fact they're requesting additional information is actually a good sign - it means they're actively working on your case. When they contact your school, they're verifying your student status doesn't affect your availability for work (a requirement for UI benefits). As for timeline, once they have all information including verification from your school, decisions typically come within 5-10 business days. Your former employer refusing to respond can actually work in your favor. If they don't provide their side after ESD's attempts to contact them, the adjudicator will make a decision based solely on your information and documentation. Document everything in case you need to appeal.

Good luck getting an actual timeline from ESD lol. My dates got pushed 3 times and then I got approved out of nowhere on a completely different date. THE SYSTEM IS A MESS!!

If you're taking online classes, make sure you've clarified with ESD that your courses don't interfere with your ability to accept full-time work. This is a common adjudication issue. ESD needs to verify that: 1. Your class schedule is flexible or outside normal work hours 2. You would be willing to quit or modify your school schedule if offered suitable employment 3. You are actively conducting your required 3 job search activities each week Regarding your employer not responding - after a reasonable time (usually 10 business days), adjudicators can proceed with a determination based solely on available information. The new date likely indicates they're waiting for school verification, not employer response. If they need to make additional contact attempts, expect 2-3 more weeks. I'd recommend calling ESD directly to check your claim status and see if there's anything else they need from you to expedite the process.

I was in the same boat trying to reach ESD about my adjudication last month. Literally called 30+ times over 3 days and kept getting disconnected. Finally tried Claimyr (claimyr.com) after a friend recommended it - got connected to an ESD agent in about 20 minutes. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3 The agent was able to tell me exactly what was holding up my claim and what documents they still needed. Got my decision a week later. Might be worth trying if you're desperate to find out what's happening with your claim.

watch out about the school thing!!! i was taking 2 evening classes when i filed for ui and they almost disqualified me becuz they said i wasnt available enough for work. had to sign a statement saying id drop my classes if i got a job offer tha conflicted with them. make sure you tell them ur classes are flexible!!

Yes, definitely call to clarify that your classes are online and self-paced. That information could expedite your claim decision since availability for work is a major eligibility factor. Self-paced online courses typically don't create availability issues. Regarding your employer fighting the claim - this is actually common. Many employers automatically contest all unemployment claims regardless of circumstances because it affects their experience rating (which impacts their UI tax rate). Based on the timeline you've described, if your new adjudication date is March 19th, you should expect a determination within 2-5 business days after that, assuming they don't need additional information. If your claim is approved, payments for eligible weeks would typically be processed within 48 hours of the determination.

My cousin's adjudication took like 3 months last year but that was because she had worked for two different companies and one of them kept sending in incorrect information. I think if your school confirms everything quickly you should be fine. Good luck!!

Update: I finally got through to ESD today! The adjudicator confirmed they're just waiting for my school to verify my enrollment status, and that my former employer not responding won't hold things up much longer. They said once they hear from the school, they should have a decision within a week. Feeling much more hopeful now!