ESD adjudication triggered after claiming week with 41 hours - need help fixing reporting issue

The same exact thing happened to me back in January! The system is weird about skipped weeks sometimes. When you go back and file for a week you initially skipped, it can trigger an automatic "investigation" even if you reported everything honestly. Mine took about 10 days to clear up, but I recommend calling ESD to explain your situation. It can speed things up significantly if you can actually get through to someone.

you shouldnt skip weeks even if u work full time, always file even if u get 0$. thats prolly why ur flagged

This is actually a common misunderstanding. The ESD system is designed to maintain continuity in your claim, which is why you should file every week regardless of hours worked. When you skip weeks and then return to filing, it triggers verification protocols because the system needs to confirm what you were doing during the gap period. To resolve this efficiently: 1. Log into your eServices account and check if there are any questionnaires waiting for you to complete in the "Alerts" section 2. Submit a message through the eServices message center explaining exactly what happened - that you worked 41 hours across two locations of the same employer and didn't realize you needed to file for that week 3. Contact ESD directly to explain the situation and ask for expedited resolution of the adjudication The adjudication process typically takes 3-4 weeks if you don't take action, but can be resolved much faster if you're proactive.

I went thru somethin similar in December. it's so annoying how they don't make these rules clear!! I thought the same thing about not filing when I worked full time for 2 weeks. ended up with adjudication that lasted FOR-EVER. I think it was like 6 weeks before I got paid again! ESD is THE WORST with communication!!!!

I went through this exact situation in February! The ESD telephone system is completely overwhelmed - I spent days trying to get through with no success. I finally tried Claimyr (claimyr.com) which got me connected to an ESD agent in about 30 minutes. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3 Once I actually talked to someone, they resolved my adjudication right away. The agent explained that when you skip filing for a week and then report it later, the system automatically flags it for review. But a human agent can quickly verify everything and clear the issue if you can actually reach one.

Just to clarify a few technical points about ESD's claims process: 1. You're actually supposed to file every week regardless of hours worked. This maintains your claim as "active" in the system. 2. When you work full-time hours (40+) and report it correctly, you'll receive $0 for that week, but your claim remains in good standing. 3. The system flags for adjudication when there are gaps in filing followed by retroactive claims because it needs to verify you weren't receiving benefits from another source during that time. 4. Your current situation isn't considered fraud since you accurately reported your hours - it's just a procedural verification. 5. For fastest resolution, call the ESD claims center at 800-318-6022 and explain that you didn't understand the continuous filing requirement. They can often resolve these routine adjudications during the call.

This whole system is DESIGNED to trip people up and deny benefits!! They purposely make the rules confusing and then punish you for not following them perfectly. I had THREE adjudications last year for similarly stupid reasons. One took 8 weeks to resolve!!! Meanwhile bills pile up and they don't care at all. The entire ESD system needs to be rebuilt from scratch.

To update with the most current information: The adjudication process for reporting issues like this is averaging 2-3 weeks as of April 2025, according to the latest ESD performance metrics. However, if you can reach an agent directly, these types of straightforward adjudications can often be resolved during the call or within 48 hours afterward. The key is explaining that you misunderstood the continuous filing requirement rather than intentionally misreporting anything. ESD representatives are generally understanding about this common confusion.

Quick question - have you uploaded your paystubs from those weeks to your ESD account? That can sometimes speed up the verification process since they can confirm your hours worked without having to contact your employer.

You can upload documents through your eServices account by going to your dashboard, selecting "Upload Documents" from the menu, and then choosing "Verification Documents" as the category. Make sure to include both paystubs showing the different locations you worked at during that 41-hour week, and it's helpful to include a brief note explaining that these relate to your current adjudication issue.