ESD claim issue: Adding out-of-state work hours after claim cancellation. Help!

Oof, that sounds like a headache. I've never had to deal with two states, but I can imagine it's complicated. Have you tried calling the claims center directly? They might be able to guide you through the process.

I found a way to actually get someone on the phone without waiting forever. There's this site called claimyr.com that has a calling tool. It dials through the phone menu, stays on hold, and then connects you when a real person picks up. It costs $20, but it saved me hours of frustration. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ

Listen up, OP. Here's what you need to do: 1. Gather all your docs: pay stubs, W-2s, anything showing your work history in both states. 2. Call the claims center for the state where you want to consolidate your hours. 3. Explain clearly: "I have dual residency and need to add hours worked in [State A] to my claim in [State B]." 4. Be specific about the hours: "I worked X hours in [State A] and Y hours in [State B] for [Company] in [Year]." 5. Ask about any forms you need to fill out or additional proof they require. 6. Get the name and ID of whoever you talk to, and take notes. 7. Follow up with an email summarizing your call if possible. Remember, persistence is key. If the first person can't help, ask to speak with a supervisor. Good luck!

ugh the system is so broken. why cant they just have our info already? we pay taxes, they should know where we worked smh

I had a similar issue last year. It took forever to sort out, but it's doable. Just be patient and keep good records of everything. You got this!

Have you checked if theres a way to do this online? Sometimes the websites have options for special circumstances that arent obvious at first

make sure you document EVERYTHING. save emails, take screenshots, write down who you talked to and when. the system is a mess and youll need proof if something goes wrong