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!

Really glad to see you got your documents uploaded! That's exactly the right approach - the more detailed documentation you can provide, the better. Text messages with your manager are actually great evidence since they show your attempts to address the hour reduction issue before quitting. ESD really does want to see that you made reasonable efforts to maintain employment before leaving. For anyone else reading this thread - screenshots of work schedules, time clock records, and any written communication about hours being cut are all valuable documentation for "constructive discharge" situations. ESD needs to verify that you had "good cause" for leaving, and significant hour reductions definitely qualify if you can document them properly. Fingers crossed your adjudication moves quickly now that you've provided the documentation they need!

I went through something very similar about 6 months ago! My retail job cut my hours from 35+ per week down to maybe 8-12 hours, and I was so confused about what to upload for the "Separation from job" requirement. Here's what worked for me: I created a timeline document showing my hour reductions over several months, included screenshots of my work schedules, and wrote a detailed explanation of why the reduced hours made it impossible to continue working there (couldn't cover basic expenses, had to find other employment, etc.). I also included any emails or texts I had with my manager about the situation. The key thing I learned is that ESD considers significant hour reductions as "constructive dismissal" - basically they forced you to quit by making the job unworkable. You just have to document it properly. My claim was approved about 2 weeks after I uploaded everything. Don't stress too much about having "official" paperwork - your detailed written statement with specific dates and any supporting evidence (paystubs, schedules, communications) should be enough. The important thing is showing that you didn't just quit on a whim, but that your employer's actions made continued employment unsustainable.

I just wanted to jump in here since I went through this exact same nightmare about 3 months ago! The "Separation from job" upload is absolutely critical - don't ignore it like I did for the first month. My hours got cut from 32/week down to 6-8 hours at my retail job, and I was so confused about what to upload since I didn't have any formal paperwork. What finally worked for me was creating a comprehensive document that included: 1) A detailed timeline of when my hours started getting reduced, 2) Screenshots of my work schedules showing the decline, 3) My last few paystubs clearly showing the dramatic drop in pay, and 4) A written statement explaining how the hour reduction made it impossible to pay rent and basic expenses. The most important thing I learned is that ESD needs to see you had "good cause" for leaving - and significant hour reductions absolutely qualify! They call it "constructive discharge" which basically means your employer made working conditions so bad that any reasonable person would quit. After I uploaded everything, my adjudication was resolved in about 12 days and I was approved. Don't wait like I did - get that documentation uploaded ASAP! The system is frustrating but they really do process claims once they have what they need to make a decision.