Any timeline for ESD waiver decisions? Waiting for weeks with no updates

From my experience helping clients with ESD waivers, there's no standard timeline they're required to follow. I've seen decisions take anywhere from 4-12 weeks depending on their current workload and the complexity of your case. The fact that both you and your friend are still waiting at 5 weeks is actually pretty normal. I suggest checking your correspondence tab in eServices, not just the main dashboard, as sometimes notices get posted there without triggering an email notification.

mine took 9 weeks!! and then they denied it for no reason even tho it was THEIR mistake!! now i have to appeal and wait even longer. the system is totally broken!!!

The official ESD guidance says they review waiver applications in the order received, but they don't publish specific timeframes. In my professional experience working with unemployment cases, several factors influence processing time: 1. Current department workload (usually heaviest January-March) 2. Complexity of your specific case 3. Whether they need additional information 4. Dollar amount of the overpayment (larger amounts often get more scrutiny) The best approach is to monitor both your eServices account and postal mail, as sometimes they send physical notices rather than electronic ones. Also, make sure you've submitted thorough financial hardship documentation if you're requesting a waiver based on inability to pay.

Have you tried calling them? Sometimes you can get info on your waiver status if you can actually reach someone. I know their phones are impossible but I used a service called Claimyr last month when I was desperate to reach ESD about my adjudication issue. It got me through to an actual person in about 25 minutes instead of calling for days. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3 The website is claimyr.com if you want to check it out. Might be worth it to get an update on your waiver.

lol good luck waiting on esd for literally anything! my neighbor is still fighting with them over stuff from 2023!!! just be prepared to wait foreverrrrr

ESD waiver processing follows a pretty standard path, and here's the timeline I've observed both personally and from helping friends navigate the system: - Initial processing/assignment: 2-3 weeks - Review of financial documentation: 2-4 weeks - Decision making: 1-2 weeks - Notification of decision: 1 week So at 5 weeks, you're probably in the middle of the review stage. One thing that might help is submitting a secure message through your eServices portal asking for a status update. Be polite, provide your claim ID, mention when you submitted the waiver application, and simply ask if they can provide an estimated timeframe for a decision. I've found this approach sometimes gets you more information than calling.

has anyone else notice that they seem to be denying more waivers this year??? i know 3 ppl who all got denied even with good reasons!! seems like they just want our $$

Update: I actually just checked my mail and received a letter from ESD requesting additional information about my income for the 3 months after my benefits ended. They're giving me 7 days to respond. My friend still hasn't heard anything beyond the request for rent verification. Seems like they're processing our waivers separately even though we applied around the same time. I'm relieved to at least know someone is looking at my application!