ESD approved then denied my claim after 'reopening' - used previous employer wages

Ugh, yeah this sounds like classic ESD confusion. What probably happened is when you "reopened" the claim, the system treated it like a brand new claim and didn't carry over your original documentation. This is a common glitch in their system. You need to appeal ASAP - you only have 30 days from the denial date! Make sure to re-submit all your original documentation with the appeal.

thos happend to me to!!! the esd systm is so confusin. i think whne u reopn it starts evreything over and they forgt about ur old stuf. so anoying!!

You need to file an appeal immediately. When you "reopened" your claim, the system likely started a new adjudication process focused on your separation from the previous employer, rather than continuing your already-approved claim. This is a known issue with their system. Go to your eServices account, find the determination letter, and there should be instructions for appealing. You can also call the Office of Administrative Hearings directly at (800) 366-0955. Make sure to submit all your original documentation again and clearly explain that you were previously approved before the "reopening" occurred. To prepare for your appeal: 1. Gather ALL documentation from your original application 2. Print a copy of your initial approval letter 3. Write a clear statement explaining the sequence of events 4. Submit everything together with your appeal The good news is that if you win your appeal, you'll receive all back payments from the weeks you couldn't claim.

The same thing happened to my neighbor last month! ESD's system is so broken. When you "reopen" a claim, it sometimes treats it as if you're filing a whole new claim and completely ignores your previous application and documentation. It's as if you're starting from scratch! My neighbor had to go through the whole appeal process. It took about 6 weeks but she eventually got approved and received backpay for all the weeks she missed. Just make sure you're super detailed in your appeal and include copies of EVERYTHING from your original application.

I had something sort of similar happen but with a twist - I was denied initially, then approved on reopening! The ESD system is SO inconsistent. I think different adjudicators just make completely different decisions on the same facts. My best advice is to appeal and be SUPER specific about the unsafe working conditions. Like bullet point every single issue with dates if possible. That's what worked for me eventually.

This is a common issue, and here's what you need to know: 1. When you "reopen" a claim that was already approved, the system sometimes triggers a new review of your work separation, especially if you're using wages from an alternate base year or different employer. 2. You need to file an appeal within 30 days of the denial determination. Look for the "How to Appeal" section on your determination letter. 3. During the appeal process, you MUST continue to file weekly claims, even though the system may not let you do it online. Call the weekly claims line at 800-318-6022. 4. Your appeal should explicitly state that this separation issue was previously reviewed and approved in your original claim determination. 5. Include all original documentation plus the initial approval letter if you have it. The good news is that appeals for this type of administrative error have a high success rate. Be persistent and keep detailed records of all communications.