ESD backpay finally approved after 7 weeks - governor's office intervention worked!

You got really lucky! The governor's office intervention doesn't work for everyone, but it's definitely worth trying if you've been waiting more than 4 weeks. The key is making sure you have all your documentation in order beforehand (work history, separation details, etc.) so that when they do review your claim, there's nothing missing that would cause further delays. I'd also recommend checking your ESD account for any "Alert" messages that might indicate missing information they need from you. Sometimes they request additional verification but don't make it obvious that's why your claim is stalled.

the goveners office number worked 4 me too but took 2 weeks not 1. better than 9 weeks tho lol. did they make u do the job search requirements retroactively? they told me i had to enter all my job searchs for every week even tho nobody told me this before.

I've been waiting for 5 weeks now and I'm getting desperate. My claim says "adjudication in progress" but when I call, I just get the automated system telling me they're experiencing high call volumes. I've sent 4 messages through the portal with no response. I'm so stressed out about bills. Did anyone at the governor's office explain WHY your claim was stuck? Was there actually a problem they fixed or did they just push it through?? I'm worried there's something wrong with my claim that I don't know about.

While the governor's office route can work in some cases, it's important to understand that ESD has formal procedures for claims processing that follow specific timelines. The normal adjudication period can indeed take 6-9 weeks currently due to the volume of claims being processed. A few additional tips for those experiencing delays: 1. Check your ESD account dashboard daily for any alerts or action items 2. Ensure your contact information is current in both your ESD and SAW accounts 3. Continue filing your weekly claims without interruption during adjudication 4. Document your job search activities (3 per week) even while in adjudication status 5. If you receive any questionnaires, respond immediately as these often cause the most significant delays The unfortunate reality is that some legitimate claims do require extensive verification, especially in cases involving employment separation disputes or wage verification issues.

Have you all tried using Claimyr? After struggling for weeks to reach someone at ESD, I found this service that gets you through to an actual ESD agent without having to spend hours redialing. Their site claimyr.com has a video demo (https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3) that shows how it works. Basically they navigate the phone system for you and call you back when they've gotten through to an agent. Helped me resolve my adjudication issue when I was in a similar situation last month. Much less stressful than the governor's office route, which I tried first with no success.

I want to emphasize something REALLY important based on my experience working with unemployment claims professionally: **CONTINUE FILING YOUR WEEKLY CLAIMS even if you're stuck in adjudication!** I've seen so many people make the mistake of stopping their weekly certifications while waiting for an initial determination, thinking there's no point. Then when they finally get approved, they only get paid from the weeks they actually certified. The system won't backdate those missed weeks without a major appeal process, which can take additional months. Even if your claim is pending, keep doing those weekly certifications faithfully!

The whole system is BROKEN!! I did exactly what you did - called governor's office after 6 weeks of waiting and they promised to "expedite" my claim. That was THREE WEEKS AGO and still nothing!!! ESD is completely incompetent. I've been doing everything right - job searches, weekly claims, checking messages, and still nothing. Meanwhile my landlord is threatening eviction. How is this even legal??

One thing that helped speed up my adjudication was submitting very detailed job separation information. My claim was stuck for weeks until I uploaded a detailed letter explaining exactly why and how I was separated from my employer, with dates, supervisor names, and relevant company policy information. Within days of uploading this documentation (using the document upload tool in my ESD account), my claim moved forward. The more specific information you can provide upfront, the less the adjudicator has to investigate.

anybody else notice wen u finally get thru to ESD they act like ur bothering them?? lady i talked to was so rude like im just trying to feed my family here not trying to scam anyone