ESD adjudication since 4/26 - Do document upload checkmarks ever disappear?

The document request doesn't go away even after you've uploaded. It's super confusing! I had the same issue during my claim last year. As long as you've uploaded what they asked for, you should be fine. The adjudication process is taking FOREVER these days - mine took almost 6 weeks before they made a decision. Keep filing your weekly claims while you wait!

upload it agian cant hurt. sometimes there system glitches and they dont get it the first time. i had to upload my drivers license like 3 times before they finaly got it

I've worked with the ESD system extensively, and I can clarify a few things: 1. The document upload request will remain visible regardless of whether ESD has received your document. It does NOT disappear after successful upload. 2. If you've already uploaded the requested document, you don't need to upload it again unless specifically instructed by an ESD agent. 3. Adjudication is currently taking 5-7 weeks for separation issues. Since you're in a union-related suspension situation, they likely need to verify with your employer whether you're eligible for benefits during this period. 4. Make sure you continue filing your weekly claims while in adjudication. 5. Since you mentioned it's been since 4/26 that you've been in adjudication, you're probably approaching the end of their typical timeline for decisions.

If you want to speed things up, you should contact ESD directly, but good luck getting through on their phone lines. I spent TWO WEEKS trying to call them every single day about my adjudication and could never get past the recording saying they were at capacity. I finally used a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me skip the phone queue and actually talk to a real ESD agent. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3 Once I got through to an actual person, they were able to tell me what was holding up my claim and moved it forward within days. Worth considering if you're desperate like I was.

Had the EXACT same thing happen when I was on standby!! The upload document thing NEVER goes away. It's just their system being stupid. As long as you can see the document in your uploaded documents section, you're fine. Don't waste your time uploading more copies! Just wait for adjudication to finish. BTW my adjudication took 8 weeks in 2024 so far, so prepare yourself mentally. They are SUPER backed up since they laid off half their staff after the pandemic.

have u tried calling them???? sometimes they can push ur claim thru faster if u call and explain ur situation. worked for my cousin when he got laid off

Something important to note - since you mentioned this is a suspension rather than a traditional layoff, your case might have additional complications. ESD often treats suspensions differently depending on the reason. If the suspension is for misconduct, you might be disqualified. But if it's due to a labor dispute or union-related issue where you're not at fault, you should be eligible. Make sure you've clearly documented the nature of the suspension. The adjudicator will likely contact both you and your employer to get statements, which is part of why it takes so long. The union connection adds another layer of complexity they need to investigate. As for the document upload question - I work with unemployment cases regularly, and those prompts DO stay in the system even after successful upload. It's just poorly designed UI. As long as you can see your document in the "Uploaded Documents" section, you're fine.

UPDATE: Just wanted to let everyone know that I took the advice to call ESD directly. After being unable to get through for three days, I tried the Claimyr service mentioned above. Got through to a real person in about 35 minutes! The agent told me my claim was actually just waiting for one final verification from my employer, who hadn't responded to their requests. They're sending another request and said if my employer doesn't respond within 48 hours, they'll make a determination based on the information they already have. Fingers crossed this gets resolved soon! Thanks for all the help.