ESD adjudication date shows today but pending issue still shows September - what's happening?

This actually happened to me last month - the adjudication date switched to the current date but the pending issue date remained from October. In my case, it meant my claim was FINALLY being reviewed by an adjudicator that day. I received a determination within 48 hours after the date changed. My guess is your claim has been assigned to an adjudicator today, so you might hear something very soon. Keep checking your eServices messages and your email!

i had the exact same thing!!! diffrent dates showing up everywhere. ESD system is SO messed up. took me 11 weeks to finally get paid last summer. hang in there

The date discrepancy is actually normal (though frustrating). The original pending issue date stays as when the issue was first flagged, while the adjudication date updates to when it's assigned to an adjudicator. This is a positive sign that your claim is actively being reviewed today. However, I recommend not waiting passively. If you don't hear anything within 3 business days, you should try to reach an ESD agent. Since the regular phone line is almost impossible to get through, I used a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) last month when my claim was stuck. They got me connected to an ESD agent within about 30 minutes when I hadn't been able to get through for weeks. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3 Once I spoke with an agent, they were able to expedite my adjudication that had been pending for 7 weeks.

The ESD system is HORRIBLE with dates and status updates!!!! My claim was stuck for 13 weeks and showed 4 different dates across different sections. When I finally got through to someone they told me to ignore the dates completely because "the system doesn't update correctly" - which is RIDICULOUS for something people depend on for basic survival! The only reliable way to know what's happening is to speak to an actual human at ESD.

wait so the govs office callback actually works?? how did u get that? ive been on hold with regular esd for like 3 hrs every day this week....

To answer your question from earlier - yes, they will backpay you for all eligible weeks once your claim is approved. Make sure you've been filing your weekly claims consistently even while in adjudication. Missing weekly claims can cause significant complications.

I had a similar experience with conflicting dates, but mine ended up being denied after 6 weeks because they claimed I didn't respond to a questionnaire that I never received. Make sure you check your spam folder daily and answer ANY communication from ESD immediately. If you miss their requests for info, they'll deny you even if you're eligible.

Based on my experience and what I've seen with others, the date update to today is definitely a good sign. An adjudicator has likely picked up your case and is reviewing it right now. The original pending issue date won't change because that's when the issue was first identified. I'd expect some movement within the next few business days. If nothing happens by Friday, then I'd get concerned and try reaching out again.

That Claimyr service someone mentioned sounds interesting. Has anyone else tried it? I'm desperate to talk to someone about my claim too.

UPDATE: You guys were right! I just got a determination letter in my eServices inbox! Claim APPROVED and they're releasing all my back payments from September! I'm literally crying right now. Thank you all for the support and advice during this nightmare process!