ESD adjudication just started today - will I still get benefits during process?

I went thru adudication in January. They stopped my paymnets during the whole thing which took almost 7 WEEKS!!! Make sure u keep filing ur weekly claims even though u won't get paid. If they decide in ur favor they'll pay u all the back weeks at once.

The adjudication process means ESD needs to investigate something on your claim. It could be employment separation reasons, your availability for work, or something about your employment history. Unfortunately, benefits are typically paused during adjudication, though this isn't always the case. The timeline varies significantly depending on what they're investigating. Simple issues might resolve in 2-3 weeks, while complex cases can take 8+ weeks. Make sure you respond quickly to any requests for information, as this speeds up the process. Also, continue filing your weekly claims during this time - this is absolutely crucial.

You might want to try using Claimyr to get through to an ESD agent quickly. I was in adjudication for weeks and couldn't get answers, then used their service and got connected to ESD in about 15 minutes. The agent was able to tell me exactly what was causing the hold and what documents I needed to submit. Made a huge difference! Their site is claimyr.com and they have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3

Hey i just went through this!!! my claim got flagged for adjudication because my former employer gave conflicting info about why i left. ESD put a hold on payments for 3 weeks then i got an email asking for my side of the story. i replied right away and they approved my claim 4 days later and sent all my backpay. so could be shorter than 7 weeks depending on ur situation. my advice is call them asap and find out WHY ur in adjudication so u can be proactive

THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO MAKE PPL GIVE UP!!! i was in "adjudication" for 13 WEEKS last year and they NEVER contacted me. i called 47 times and couldnt get thru. then they denied me for "failure to provide information" THEY NEVER ASKED FOR!!!! had to appeal to OAH and wait ANOTHER 2 months. ESD is BROKEN!!!!!

my sister had this happen and it was just because they needed to verify her identity. only took like 10 days and she got all her money. so don't panic yet maybe its something simple

There are several important things to understand about adjudication: 1. Continue filing weekly claims even if payments stop 2. Check your ESD secure mailbox daily for correspondence 3. Look under "Notices/Letters" in your eServices account for any requests 4. Call ESD to determine the specific issue causing adjudication 5. Prepare documentation related to your employment separation The average adjudication time in 2025 is running about 4-6 weeks, though simple identity verification can be much faster. More complex issues like misconduct allegations or availability for work concerns take longer. Adjudication does not automatically mean benefits will stop, but it often results in a temporary payment pause until resolution.

I fogot to mention, make sure u answer ur phone even if it's unknown numbers!!! ESD calls from blocked numbers sometimes and if u miss the call they might just mark u as "unavailable" and deny your claim!

Update: I finally got through to ESD this morning after calling repeatedly since 7:00am. The adjudication is because my former employer is claiming I quit rather than being laid off. The agent said they're still processing my weekly payments while they investigate. They're sending me a questionnaire that I need to return within 5 days. Really relieved to at least know what's going on now!