Disqualified for benefits despite school and job search - 6 weeks of filing with no pay

This sounds like you might have been disqualified due to school attendance. Even though some ESD reps say school is fine, you actually need to get a formal Training Benefits approval or Commissioner Approved Training status to attend school while on UI. Did you submit a Training Benefits application through your eServices account? If not, that might be why you got disqualified.

Check your letters/notices in your eServices account ASAP. They should've sent you a disqualification letter that explains exactly why you were disqualified. There are several possible reasons beyond just the school issue: 1. Did you report your school attendance on each weekly claim? 2. Are you in an approved training program? 3. Did you answer "no" to being able and available for work on any week? 4. Are there any earnings verification issues? Once you know the exact reason, you can file an appeal within 30 days of the disqualification date. You'll need to gather documentation showing you were available for work despite attending school.

the same exact thing hapened to me last yr. ESD is the worst. they tell u 1 thing and then do another. i was going to school part time (just 2 classes) and they disqualified me saying i wasnt avail for work. had to appeal the whole thing took like 3 months to get fixed

I went through something similar in January. You need to file an appeal IMMEDIATELY and clearly explain that your school schedule doesn't interfere with standard work hours. Include your class schedule, proof that courses are evening/weekend, and any job applications you've submitted. ESD often automatically disqualifies anyone in school without looking at the details. In the meantime, keep filing your weekly claims even while disqualified! If you win your appeal, they'll only pay for weeks you properly filed.

just so u know appeals take FOREVER. i filed an appeal in february and didn't get a hearing scheduled until april. ended up having to borrow $ from family just to survive

One other critical thing to try while your appeal is pending: call the claims center and specifically ask to speak with an adjudicator about your school attendance issue. Explain that you were disqualified incorrectly since your classes don't impact your availability. If you get someone knowledgeable, they might be able to lift the disqualification without going through the entire appeal process. Also, for the appeal itself, gather this documentation: 1. Your class schedule showing evening hours 2. Job search log showing all applications 3. Any emails/documentation about your availability for interviews/work 4. A written statement from your school confirming your program's flexibility (if possible) This type of disqualification is often a misunderstanding that can be corrected with the right documentation.

i had the OPPOSITE problem with ESD last year lol. i WASNT in school & they somehow marked me AS attending school & disqualified me. took 6 calls & 2 months to fix. double check all your weekly claims to make sure you answered the school question correctly each week?

Actually, that might be part of the problem. When you answer "yes" to attending school, the system often flags your claim for review because it assumes you might not be available for work. This is why many people recommend applying for Training Benefits approval before starting classes. For now, I recommend: 1. File your appeal right away (30-day deadline!) 2. Try to reach an ESD agent (using Claimyr or persistent calling) 3. Keep filing weekly claims, but be consistent with your answers 4. Gather documentation showing your availability despite school And don't get discouraged - many people successfully overturn these kinds of disqualifications when they can prove the school schedule doesn't interfere with work availability.