ESD added a second adjudication case - will this delay my unemployment even longer?

omg the EXACT same thing happened to me back in January!!! i had one adjudication for like 5 weeks then suddenly BOOM a second one shows up with no explanation. so frustrating!!! in my case turns out the second one was for a completely different issue than the first (first was about my job separation, second was about some weeks i didnt report income correctly). took them another 3 weeks to resolve BOTH of them together. so yes, you prob have two different issues they're investigating, but they might finish them around the same time. good luck!

This is actually fairly common with ESD. Multiple adjudications usually indicate they're investigating different aspects of your claim. The good news is they often resolve them concurrently rather than sequentially. The second adjudication doesn't necessarily reset your wait time completely, but it might extend it somewhat. What I would suggest is checking your ESD correspondence section for any fact-finding questionnaires related to the new case. If there are any pending questionnaires, complete them immediately as this will help speed up the process. Also, make absolutely sure you're continuing to file your weekly claims during this time, even though you're not receiving payments yet.

When I had multiple adjudications, I called ESD to ask what each one was for. LOL good luck with that!!! Tried for 2 weeks straight and couldn't get through. Then I found this service called Claimyr that got me connected to an ESD agent in about 20 minutes. No more endless busy signals or disconnects. The agent was able to tell me exactly what both my adjudications were about and gave me an estimate of when they'd be resolved. Totally worth it for my sanity alone. Here's their site: claimyr.com - they have a video demo too: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3

Multiple adjudications typically mean ESD has identified separate issues with your claim that need investigation. Common combinations include: separation reason + ability to work, earnings verification + availability for work, or job search requirements + standby status conflicts. Important things to know: 1. They do often work on both issues simultaneously 2. The newer case might actually be resolved faster than the older one 3. Once all adjudications are complete, they'll make a determination on your entire claim 4. If approved, they'll backpay all eligible weeks Be sure to check if either adjudication has a status of "pending additional information" which would indicate they need something from you before proceeding.

has anyone actually gotten through to esd lately?? i swear their phone system is designed to prevent anyone from ever talking to a human being. spent 4 HOURS trying yesterday and got nowhere

Look, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but multiple adjudications DEFINITELY slow things down. ESD is completely overwhelmed and understaffed. I had THREE separate adjudications on my claim last year and ended up waiting almost 12 weeks total. The system is broken. They're supposed to resolve issues within 21 days according to their own policies, but that almost NEVER happens anymore. Your best bet is to contact your state representative's office and ask for help. They have special liaisons with ESD who can sometimes get things moving. That's what finally worked for me after months of frustration.

just wondering did u quit or get fired? cuz that makes a HUGE difference with adjudication. if u quit without good cause theyll probably deny ur claim no matter how long it takes

After reading through this thread, I'd recommend two immediate actions: 1. Try to get specific information about both adjudication issues by speaking with an ESD representative (whether through regular channels or a service like the one mentioned above). 2. Continue filing your weekly claims without fail. Once you know what the issues are, you can proactively provide any documentation that might help. For example, if one adjudication is about your job separation, you might want to have ready: termination letter, final pay stub, employer contact information, and any communication about your layoff. If it's about availability to work, prepare details about your job search activities. Also, if you're experiencing financial hardship while waiting, ask about partial payments. In some cases, ESD can release funds for weeks not affected by the issues under adjudication.

did u check if your employer is contesting your claim?? sometimes they hit u with a second adjudication when your employer decides to fight it!!

I just wanted to follow up on the contact options. If you do decide to try reaching ESD directly, call right when they open (usually 8am). The queue fills up fast and they often stop accepting new callers by 8:30-9am. Make sure you have your claim ID, the last 4 of your SSN, and be ready to verify your identity. Also, check your spam/junk folder regularly. ESD sometimes sends important communications that get filtered out, including requests for additional information that could be holding up your adjudication.

After I finally got through to ESD about my multiple adjudications, they told me they can actually mark your case as hardship if you're facing eviction or utility shutoffs. This can sometimes prioritize your claim. You might need documentation like an eviction notice or past due bill, but it's worth asking about if you're in that situation.