ESD adjudication taking 3+ weeks - normal timeline or should I panic?

My claim was in adjudication for 5 weeks before it got approved last month. ESD is seriously understaffed right now. Just keep filing your weekly claims while you wait so you'll get all your backpay when it's approved.

Unfortunately 3 weeks is actually on the faster side for adjudication these days. The average is 4-6 weeks from what I've seen, with some complex cases taking 8+ weeks. Make sure you're checking your eServices account daily for any alerts or document requests - sometimes they need additional information but the notification emails get lost. And yes, absolutely continue filing your weekly claims during this time. If approved, you'll receive payment for all eligible weeks you've claimed during the waiting period.

hang in there! mine took exactly 4 weeks and 2 days. the waiting is the worst part :

Three weeks is completely normal for adjudication processing. The ESD adjudicators are working through a significant backlog right now, especially for construction industry claims which are getting extra scrutiny due to some recent fraud cases. To potentially speed things up: 1. Check your Notices/Letters section in eServices daily 2. Make sure your phone voicemail isn't full (they'll call for fact-finding interviews) 3. Upload any separation documents from your employer even if not requested yet 4. Continue your three required job search activities each week If there's truly nothing requested from you, it's just a waiting game. They legally have to make a determination within 21 calendar days, but they frequently miss this target due to volume.

i waited 7 weeks and then suddenly got approved with no explanation. ESD is a total black box!! they never tell u whats going on and u just have to wait. the worst part is if u miss a weekly filing while waiting u lose that week forever even tho its their fault for taking so long!!

This is ridiculous! I've been through this EXACT thing twice and both times they made me wait 5+ weeks before finally approving me. The system is BROKEN! They expect us to live on air while they take their sweet time? The worst part is you can NEVER reach a human when you call. I spent TWO ENTIRE DAYS hitting redial and got nothing but busy signals and disconnects. And the "call back" option? JOKE. Never once got a callback.

To answer your question from earlier - they actually never told me why mine was in adjudication. The status just changed one day to approved and the money appeared in my account the next day. I think sometimes they just do random checks or something? The whole process is frustrating and not transparent at all.

Thanks everyone for the responses. Still waiting but at least I know it's not unusual. I'll keep filing my weekly claims and hope for the best. Might try that Claimyr thing if it goes another week with no updates.

just wondering did u get laid off or fired? bcuz if u got fired they have to investigate if it was for misconduct which takes way longer than a normal adjudication

@original poster - Just wanted to follow up. The fact that you were part of a larger layoff should actually work in your favor. When multiple claims come in from the same employer around the same time, ESD can verify the separation circumstance more easily. One thing to be aware of - even though you're in adjudication, you should have received a monetary determination letter showing what your weekly benefit amount would be IF approved. Have you received that at least? If not, that could indicate a wage verification issue that needs addressing.

Hey there! I'm going through the exact same thing right now - been in adjudication for 2.5 weeks and checking my account obsessively every day. Reading through all these responses is actually really helpful because I was starting to panic too. The fact that you got your monetary determination already is a good sign! I'm still waiting on mine. It sounds like the 4-6 week timeline is pretty normal unfortunately, even though it's torture when you're worried about bills. I've been doing the job search requirements and filing weekly claims like everyone suggested. One question for the group - has anyone had luck with contacting their state representative's office for help with stuck claims? I heard that might be an option but wasn't sure if it actually works or just wastes time. Hang in there! Sounds like most people do eventually get approved, it's just the waiting that's brutal.