ESD adjudication timing - 8 weeks from filing or start of adjudication?

the 8 weeks is usually from when it enters adjudication, not from when u first file. at least thats what happened with me, took almost 3 months total from initial filing. sorry ur going thru this, its the worst

In my experience helping claimants navigate ESD, the 8-week timeframe typically refers to the period after your claim is flagged for adjudication. The entire process from initial filing to resolution can take longer depending on your specific situation. A few things to keep in mind: 1. Continue filing your weekly claims even while in adjudication 2. Make sure your job search activities are properly documented (3 per week) 3. Check your ESD account messages daily for any requests for information 4. If they need additional documentation, provide it immediately to avoid further delays If your financial situation is critical, you might want to look into assistance programs while waiting. 211 can connect you with resources for rent assistance and other emergency support.

I had a similar problem last year and couldn't wait for ESD to process my claim. I found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me actually reach an ESD agent instead of getting disconnected. They have a demo video that shows 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 I got it resolved within a week. Sometimes just getting someone on the phone makes all the difference.

THE SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO MAKE YOU GIVE UP!!! They WANT you to struggle so you'll take ANY job no matter how terrible the pay or conditions are. I waited TEN WEEKS and then got DENIED for some BS reason about my employer disputing my hours. Had to appeal and wait ANOTHER 8 weeks before I finally got approved. ESD is deliberately understaffed and the legislators don't care because their corporate donors want desperate workers!!!!

Have you checked to see if your claim says "adjudication in progress" or just "pending"? Those are different statuses. Also I think they might be prioritizing claims based on how bad your financial situation is but I'm not 100% sure about that.

my niece works at worksorce and she says they are super backed up right now because of all the tech layoffs happening and also some new system they installed isnt working right. she said try calling right when they open at 8am thats when you have best chance of getting thru

I went through adjudication last year and here's what I learned: The 8-week estimate is from when you enter adjudication, not from initial filing. However, this isn't a hard rule - I've seen claims resolved in 3 weeks and others take 12+ weeks. My recommendations: 1. Call ESD at least twice a week - persistence matters 2. Be prepared with all your documentation when you do reach someone 3. Check if your former employer is contesting anything (this is often the delay) 4. Contact your state representative if you're approaching 8+ weeks As for your job search - have you tried connecting with WorkSource? They can help with your resume and connect you with employers who are actually hiring. Their job search workshops also count toward your weekly activities.

just wondering, did u get laid off or quit? cause that makes a huge difference in how long adjudication takes

I'm going through something similar right now - been in adjudication for 5 weeks and getting really anxious about finances. One thing that helped me was calling the ESD customer service line early in the morning (around 8:15am) and asking specifically about my case status. The agent was able to tell me that my former employer hadn't responded to their inquiry yet, which at least gave me some clarity on why it was taking so long. Also, if you haven't already, make sure you're checking your ESD messages every single day. Sometimes they'll request additional info and if you miss it, that can add weeks to the process. I almost missed a request for my separation paperwork because it got buried in my account. Hang in there - I know the financial stress is overwhelming but you're doing everything right by continuing to file weekly and job search. Have you looked into food banks in your area? That helped me stretch my budget while waiting.