ESD claim shows second adjudication with new case number - what does this mean?

This usually happens when ESD is investigating a new issue with your claim that's separate from the original adjudication. Each issue gets its own case number. Did you report anything different on your weekly claims between 10/15 and 11/13? Or did your employer submit new information? Multiple adjudications can definitely extend how long you wait for a determination.

i had 3 different adjudications at once last year, total nightmare!!!!! took like 9 weeks to get any money. they dont tell u ANYTHING about why or whats happening

Each adjudication issue is handled separately, but they might be related. The most common reasons for a second adjudication are: 1. You reported new work/earnings 2. Your former employer contested something 3. There was an issue with your job search activities 4. They found a potential eligibility issue during the first investigation The frustrating part is that each new adjudication can reset your wait time. I'd recommend calling ESD directly to find out what the second issue is about - this way you can provide any needed documentation proactively.

The EXACT same thing happened to me!! First adjudication was about my job separation, second one was because I missed ONE job search activity. So annoying! But they eventually approved both and paid me backpay for all the weeks I waited. Hang in there!

I highly recommend using Claimyr to get through to ESD directly. It's the only way I was able to reach someone about my multiple adjudications. They got me connected to an agent within like 25 minutes when I had been trying for weeks on my own. You can check them out at claimyr.com and see how it works in their video demo: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3. The agent was able to tell me exactly what both my adjudication issues were about and what documents I needed to submit to speed things up.

did u check ur eservices messages??? sometimes they send u letters explaining the adjudication there but dont email u about them. thats what happened 2 me

Since you mentioned starting part-time work on 11/10, that's almost certainly the reason for the second adjudication. When you report new employment, ESD automatically creates an adjudication to verify your hours/wages and to reassess your continued eligibility. They need to determine if you're earning too much to receive benefits or if you're still eligible for partial benefits. This is actually a routine process, though frustrating when you're waiting for money. Make sure you've accurately reported all your hours and earnings each week. If possible, having pay stubs or other proof of your earnings ready will help when they contact you.

Multiple adjudications are THE WORST! I was stuck with 2 adjudications for 11 weeks in 2025 and nearly lost my apartment. The system is completely broken and designed to make people give up. And the worst part is no one at ESD will even tell you how long it might take or what's actually happening. They just expect us to wait indefinitely with no income!

To give you some insight from someone who worked in the system: each adjudication is indeed handled separately, but if you have multiple pending issues, sometimes an adjudicator will try to resolve them together. The second adjudication is almost certainly due to your new part-time employment as others have mentioned. Here's what you can do to potentially speed things up: 1. Call ESD and ask specifically what documentation they need for both issues 2. Upload all relevant documents through eServices (pay stubs, work schedules, etc.) 3. Continue filing your weekly claims accurately while waiting 4. If it's been more than 3 weeks, contact your state representative (seriously, this often works) 5. If you're experiencing financial hardship, make sure to mention this when you speak to ESD The fact that you have a legitimate reason for the second adjudication (starting part-time work) means this should be fairly straightforward to resolve once someone reviews it.

I went through this exact situation last year! Had my original adjudication for job separation, then got a second one when I started doing some freelance work. What helped me was being super proactive - I called ESD (took forever to get through), explained both situations, and asked what specific documents they needed for each case. The agent told me the second adjudication was routine for new earnings and that having my 1099 forms and detailed work logs ready would speed things up. It still took about 6 weeks total, but at least I knew what was happening. Don't give up - keep filing your weekly claims even while waiting because you'll get backpay once it's resolved!

I'm dealing with something similar right now - got my first adjudication in early October and then a second one popped up last week after I reported some gig work earnings. It's so frustrating not knowing what's happening or how long this will take! From reading everyone's responses here, it sounds like the second adjudication for your part-time work is pretty standard, which is somewhat reassuring. I'm going to try that Claimyr service someone mentioned since I've had zero luck getting through to ESD on my own. Has anyone here had success getting both adjudications resolved at the same time, or do they really handle each one completely separately? The waiting is killing me financially.

I've been through this exact scenario! Had my original adjudication drag on for weeks, then boom - second one appears when I started doing some delivery driving. The good news is that once they finally got to my case, both issues were resolved within a few days of each other. What really helped was calling my state representative's office after 8 weeks of waiting. They have a constituent services team that can actually get ESD to prioritize your case. I know it sounds intimidating, but they deal with unemployment issues all the time and were super helpful. Also, make sure you keep filing your weekly claims religiously - I almost gave up doing that and it would have cost me weeks of backpay. The system is definitely broken, but most people do eventually get their benefits once the adjudications are complete.