ESD adjudication stuck for over a month after business closure - can't contact former employer

have you tried going to worksource? sometimes they can help you navigate stuff like this. i had a similar issue when my restaurant closed down last yr

This is a common issue with business closures. The ESD adjudicator is likely trying to verify your separation reason with an employer who's not responding (for obvious reasons). Here's what you should do: 1. Upload any additional documentation you have about the closure - news articles, website screenshots showing they've closed, or social media announcements 2. Call ESD directly and explain the situation - adjudicators can override the employer verification requirement when there's sufficient evidence of a business closure 3. Make sure you've uploaded the separation letter in the right section of your eServices account (under "Provide Information") The key is getting someone at ESD to actually review your documentation rather than waiting for an employer response that will never come.

OMG I went thru the EXACT same thing when my company folded in January!!! The adjudication took like 6 WEEKS and I was so stressed I couldn't sleep. What finally worked was I used Claimyr to get through to a real person at ESD. It's this service that gets you a callback from ESD instead of waiting on hold for hours. Found it at claimyr.com and they have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3 Once I actually talked to someone, they processed everything in like 2 days because they could see in their system that the business had closed. Turns out they were waiting for employer confirmation that was never going to come!

I'm an employment attorney and can confirm that business closures create a specific verification problem for ESD. Their system is designed to reach out to employers for verification, and when that fails, claims often get stuck in limbo. One additional step you should take: file a request for expedited processing. You can do this by uploading a letter to your eServices account specifically stating: 1. The business has permanently closed 2. You have financial hardship due to the delay 3. You've already provided all available documentation Mark this letter as "Request for Expedited Processing - Business Closure" when uploading. This flags your claim for special handling. Also, remember that if you eventually receive a denial, you have the right to appeal within 30 days - but let's hope it doesn't come to that.

im in the exact same boat rn!! my company shut down with no notice. its been 3 weeks and still waiting. i uploaded all my final paystubs and the bounce back emails from trying to contact HR. this is so stressful 😫

The ESD system is COMPLETELY BROKEN when it comes to business closures! They expect verification from companies that don't exist anymore!! I waited SEVEN WEEKS in adjudication after my employer went bankrupt. The only thing that finally worked was getting my state representative involved - I contacted their constituent services office and they reached out to ESD on my behalf. Had my claim approved within 48 hours after that. They have some kind of special ESD liaison who can actually get things done. Don't waste your time with the regular phone lines!

UPDATE: I wanted to let everyone know what finally worked! I used Claimyr to get through to ESD yesterday (thanks for that suggestion!), and explained the business closure situation. The agent could see all my documentation but said the claim was stuck because there was a verification flag that needed manual override. She processed it right there on the phone and said I should see payments for all my backed-up weeks within 48 hours! I'm so relieved - this has been incredibly stressful. The agent also mentioned that business closure claims often need special handling and recommended that others in this situation specifically mention "business closure verification" when they call in.