ESD adjudication with no income - new job starts Oct 30 - need help speeding up approval

i was in the same boat last yr!! stuck in adjudication for like 6 wks it was BRUTAL... have u tried calling right when they open at 8am? thats what finally worked for me but took like 20 tries

I recommend you request an escalation of your claim. When you're able to reach an agent, specifically ask for your claim to be escalated due to financial hardship. Be prepared to explain your situation - no income, new job not starting for several weeks, bills piling up. In the meantime, try contacting your county's Community Action Agency. They often have emergency assistance funds that don't require ESD approval. Also, food banks don't require any verification of unemployment status. For utilities specifically, call each provider directly and ask about their internal hardship programs rather than the general assistance programs. Many utilities have their own emergency funds that work differently than the state assistance programs.

ESD is THE WORST!!!!! I waited 2 months in "adjudication" last year and when I finally got approved they said I had to pay back $2,000 because of some mistake THEY made!!!! The whole system is designed to make people give up. Good luck getting anyone to actually help you.

Have you tried Claimyr? It helped me get through to ESD after weeks of trying. The service connects you with an ESD agent, usually within an hour or so. Costs money but was worth it in my situation. Check out their demo at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3 or their website claimyr.com Once I got through to a real person, I explained my financial hardship and they were able to expedite my claim. Just make sure you have all your documentation ready when you call.

My neighbor was telling me she had the same issue last month but her adjudication was because her employer disputed something about her hours? Maybe check if your former employer is causing the holdup. She had to wait like 5 weeks tho even after calling multiple times soooo yeah the system is pretty broken lol

Something else to consider: Make sure you're still doing your weekly job search activities and filing your weekly claims even while in adjudication. Many people don't realize this is required. If you don't do this, once your claim is approved, you won't receive payments for weeks where you didn't complete these requirements. The standard is 3 job search activities per week, which you need to document. Since you already have a job lined up, you can request 'standby' status, which may waive the job search requirement until your job starts. Call and specifically ask about this option.

Call ur state representative!!!! Thats what finally worked for me. Google who represents your address, email AND call their office and explain ur situation. My rep had a staff person who dealt with ESD issues and got my claim fixed in 3 days after I waited for 7 weeks!!!

To clarify some information that's been shared in this thread: 1. Adjudication typically occurs when there's a question about your eligibility. Common reasons include: job separation issues (were you truly laid off or was there misconduct?), availability for work, or earnings verification. 2. You can request standby status if you have a definite return-to-work date within 4 weeks. Since your new job starts Oct 30, you might qualify depending on when you applied. This would waive job search requirements. 3. For immediate assistance while waiting: - 211 is a resource hotline that can connect you with emergency services - Churches and community organizations often have emergency funds - Food banks do not require unemployment verification - Most utility companies have internal emergency assistance programs 4. Keep detailed records of all your attempts to contact ESD, as well as documentation of financial hardship. This can help if you need to escalate your case. If your circumstances are particularly dire (eviction risk, inability to afford medication, etc.), make sure to clearly communicate this when you reach an agent.

hows it going? any luck getting thru to esd yet???