Denied weekly claims after applying to jobs - no denial letter from ESD to appeal?

This happened to me back in January. There are a few common reasons your claims might get denied without explanation: 1) Identity verification issues, 2) Work search requirements not properly documented, or 3) Earnings reporting problems. Check your eServices dashboard for any alerts or action items - sometimes they don't send letters but put notices there instead. Also make sure your contact info is up to date in the system.

ur probably missing sumthing. if u didnt do the job search right they wont pay u. gotta do 3 activities EVERY week and make sure u put all the details. they can be picky about wat counts.

For proper work search documentation, you need to include: employer name, position, how you applied (online, in-person, etc.), contact information (if available), and the specific action you took (submitted application, had interview, etc.). Missing any of these elements can result in a denial. Regarding the lack of denial letter - this is concerning but not uncommon. You can still appeal without a formal letter. Call the Office of Administrative Hearings at 1-800-366-8193 and explain your situation. You typically have 30 days from the denial to file an appeal, even without receiving the official notice. In the meantime, continue filing your weekly claims correctly despite the denials. If your appeal is successful, you'll receive back payments for properly filed weeks.

I was in the EXACT same situation last month!!! It's SO frustrating when you think you're doing everything right and then get denied for no reason! In my case, it turned out that I was putting job searches in the system but not clicking the final "submit" button for the weekly job search verification. Double-check that you're completing ALL steps in the process.

After weeks of being unable to reach anyone at ESD, I finally used Claimyr (claimyr.com) and got through to an agent in about 15 minutes. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3 The agent was able to see exactly why my claims were denied (in my case it was an employer dispute I didn't know about) and helped me file the proper appeal. Saved me so much stress after trying to call on my own for days.

THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO DENY YOU!!! They make the rules confusing ON PURPOSE so they can deny benefits. I bet they're hoping you'll just give up instead of fighting it. They denied three of my weeks for "insufficient job search" even though I did EXACTLY what they asked for. Then when I finally got someone on the phone after TWO WEEKS of calling, they said I just needed to add more details. RIDICULOUS!!

Important update for everyone: For 2025 claims, ESD now requires that you document the specific outcome of each job search activity (application received, interview scheduled, rejection, etc.). This is a newer requirement that many claimants miss. Also, ensure you're correctly reporting any part-time work or income during your claim weeks. Even a small unreported amount can trigger an automatic denial. Lastly, if you're having trouble with the online system, you can request a paper job search log by calling 1-800-318-6022. Some claimants find this easier to manage correctly.

wait guys sorry to jump in but if the claim shows denied doesn't that mean the initial claim was denied? or can weekly claims get denied too? i'm getting so confused with this whole process...

UPDATE: Thank you everyone for the helpful advice! I checked my job search logs and realized I wasn't including the contact information or outcomes for each application. I also suspect I might not have been clicking the final submission button correctly. I'm going to call the Office of Administrative Hearings tomorrow about appealing the denied weeks. Will also try Claimyr if I can't get through on my own - at this point, I just need to speak to someone who can explain exactly what went wrong. Really appreciate all the guidance!