ESD adjudication changed to 'in progress' after 4 weeks - what happens next?

This is actually good news! When your claim moves to 'adjudication in progress' it means an adjudicator has been assigned to your case and is actively working on it. In my experience, this typically means you'll see movement within 3-7 business days. Make sure your phone is on and you're checking your eServices messages daily - they might reach out for additional information.

ya same thing here they had me in 'pending' then 'adjudication' then 'in progress' then back to 'adjudication' lol... took like 6 weeks total but i got paid eventually. the system is soooo messed up

I'm sorry you're dealing with this stress. 'Adjudication in progress' means an adjudicator is reviewing your claim to determine if you qualify for benefits. This is different from regular processing - it happens when there's a question about your eligibility. Common reasons include circumstances of job separation (layoff vs. firing), availability for work, or reported earnings. The change in status is positive - it means they're actively working on your case. Are you continuing to file your weekly claims during this time? That's crucial even while waiting for a decision.

they change the adjudication status all the time and it doesn't mean anything its just to make you think your claim is moving but its just sitting there trust me. ive done this 3 times now and its always the SAME BS!

After helping dozens of people navigate ESD claims, I can tell you that 'adjudication in progress' means your case has moved from the general queue to active review by an adjudicator. This is a positive step! However, it doesn't guarantee immediate resolution. Because you uploaded documentation of your layoff, that should help expedite things. Make sure you check your Notices/Letters section in eServices daily, as they might post questions there instead of calling you. If you need to speak with someone to check the status, I'd recommend using Claimyr (claimyr.com). They've helped many people on this forum connect with ESD agents quickly instead of waiting on hold for hours. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3 that shows how it works. It saved me hours of frustration when I was dealing with a similar adjudication issue last year.

Quick question - have you been doing your required job search activities while waiting? I made the mistake of not doing them during adjudication and it caused even more delays when they finally approved my claim but then had to verify my job search activities retroactively.

I went thru this exact thing. When it changed to "in progress" it took exactly 8 days until my money hit my account. All back pay came at once!! Hang in there!

my buddys claim was in adudication for like 2 months and he never got it fixed until he called his state representative!! try that if it doesnt change soon

Update: I used that Claimyr service and actually got through to ESD today! The agent told me that my case was flagged because my employer initially contested the layoff (what the heck??) but they just received confirmation from HR that it was indeed a legitimate reduction in force. She said the adjudicator should make a decision within a week. Fingers crossed!! Thanks everyone for your help.