Denied standby status for ESD unemployment - confused about earlier weeks and new job starting

Yes, unfortunately a standby denial means you'll need to provide job search activities for those weeks (1/29-2/24). ESD requires 3 job search activities for each week you claimed benefits. For weeks before 1/29, nothing changes - whatever status you had for those weeks remains the same. You absolutely need to report your new job on your weekly claim. When you file your weekly claim, there will be questions about whether you've accepted new work and when you start. Be honest about this. You can still receive benefits for your final week of unemployment if you didn't work or get paid during that week, but you must report the job acceptance.

dont panic too much i had the same thing happen last year. just try to remember places u applied 2 during that time and enter them after the fact. they barely check that stuff anyway lol

THE ENTIRE SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO MAKE YOU FAIL!!!! I went through this EXACT same thing in December. They DENIED my standby after THREE WEEKS of waiting then demanded all my job searches retroactively! When I called to explain I couldn't possibly remember all the places I'd applied they basically told me TOO BAD! Then they put me in adjudication for "failure to provide job search details" and I STILL HAVEN'T SEEN A PENNY OF MY BENEFITS!!!! 🤬🤬🤬

this happened to me once but i was starting a job the next week anyway so i just forgot about it honestly. nothing bad happened but maybe i got lucky idk

When I had a standby denial last fall, I talked to someone at WorkSource who helped me backdate some job search activities. They were super helpful in showing me how to document networking events, online job search workshops, and resume updates as qualifying activities. You don't need just applications - things like creating accounts on job sites and attending virtual job fairs count too!

Let me clarify some points about standby status and job search requirements: 1. For the weeks you were denied standby (1/29-2/24), you have 30 days from the denial notification to enter your job search activities or request a good cause waiver if you have a legitimate reason for not completing them. 2. For weeks before 1/29, you must maintain whatever requirements were in place for that period. 3. Regarding your new job: Yes, you must report when you accept a job offer and the start date. You can still receive benefits for weeks you remain unemployed before your start date, provided you meet all other eligibility requirements. 4. Valid job search activities include: job applications, interviews, creating profiles on job search websites, attending job fairs (virtual counts), resume workshops, and networking events. 5. Document everything carefully - date, employer/organization name, contact information, and activity description. I recommend calling ESD directly to explain your situation with the standby denial and upcoming employment. They can provide guidance specific to your claim.

When I had trouble reaching someone at ESD about my standby status, I tried for DAYS with no luck. Then I found out about Claimyr (claimyr.com) and they got me through to an actual ESD agent in about 20 minutes. They have this demo video: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3 showing how it works. The agent I spoke with helped me add job search activities retroactively and explained exactly what I needed to do. Definitely worth it instead of stressing for weeks.

Update: I finally got through to someone at ESD this morning! They explained that I need to go back and add job search activities for the weeks I was denied standby, but they're giving me until the end of the month to complete them all. They also confirmed I'll still get benefits for this final week before my job starts as long as I report the job acceptance and start date correctly. Thanks everyone for your help - this was so stressful!