ESD adjudication showing 'Separation from job' upload request - what document do I need?

Yes, you definitely need to upload something for that! ESD needs documentation about why you're no longer working at your previous job. I was in adjudication for over 5 weeks until I figured this out. You should upload any of these if you have them: termination letter, layoff notice, resignation letter, final paystub showing zero hours, or even emails between you and your supervisor discussing your departure. If you don't have any of those, write a detailed statement explaining exactly what happened with dates and why your hours were reduced so much that you had to quit. Make sure to mention any conversations with managers about this. The more documentation the better!

When ESD shows "Separation from job" in the upload section, they're requesting documentation about why you're no longer employed. Since your hours were cut significantly, this would likely qualify as "constructive discharge" or what ESD sometimes calls "quit for good cause." You should upload: 1. A written statement explaining the reduction in hours with specific dates and percentages if possible 2. Any communication with management about the hours reduction 3. Paystubs showing the decline in hours (if available) 4. Any formal or informal documentation of your resignation This documentation is critical for ESD to determine if you qualify for benefits based on your separation reason. Without it, your claim will likely remain in adjudication indefinitely.

I just went through the EXACT same situation! I was seeing that "Separation from job" thing in my portal for weeks and ignoring it, thinking they already had all my info. BIG MISTAKE!! My claim was stuck in adjudication for almost 8 weeks before I figured it out! Write up a detailed letter explaining why you left, include dates and manager names, and upload that ASAP. I wish someone had told me sooner, would've saved me so much stress!

The "Separation from job" upload request is specifically for documentation related to how your employment ended. In your case with reduced hours, this is important because it affects whether you qualify under "quit with good cause" provisions. Upload a detailed statement that includes: - When your normal hours were reduced - The specific reduction percentage (from X hours to Y hours) - Names of supervisors/managers you discussed this with - Dates of these discussions - Why the reduced hours made continued employment unsustainable If you have ANY written evidence (emails, texts, schedule changes), include those as well. ESD adjudicators need to determine if your separation qualifies you for benefits, and they need documentation to make that determination.

Just a heads up - if your trying to reach an ESD agent to ask about this, you might be waiting FOREVER. I was stuck in adjudication for a similar issue and couldn't get through to anyone for weeks. I finally used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) and they got me connected to an ESD agent in under 2 hours. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3 The agent told me exactly what documents to upload and even processed my claim while I was on the phone. Saved me weeks of waiting and stress!

the esd system is such garbage i swear they make things confusing ON PURPOSE!! when i lost my job last year i had to upload like 5 different documents before they would stop asking for more "evidence" of why i got laid off. its like they WANT to deny your claim by making it impossible to figure out what they need. good luck and keep us posted!

Just wanted to follow up - did you get your documents uploaded? I found that after I uploaded my separation documentation, my claim was approved within 10 days. The key was making sure I was VERY specific about dates and included my supervisor's name and contact info. Hope your adjudication gets resolved soon!