ESD claim status changed from 'adjudication in progress' to 'active' after 5 days - is that normal?

When the status changes from "adjudication in progress" to "active," it usually means they've made a determination in your favor. This is actually becoming more common since ESD upgraded their systems in late 2024. Many straightforward cases are being processed much faster now. If your separation was clear-cut (like a documented layoff with no disputes from your employer), they sometimes waive the full adjudication process. I'd check if there's a monetary determination letter in your ESD inbox. That would confirm if you've been approved.

mine went active in like 2 days but then i got a letter saying i had to do an interview and it went back to adjudication lol... don't celebrate yet

The "active" status is a good sign, but it doesn't guarantee your claim is fully approved. Here's what's likely happening: 1. Your monetary eligibility was automatically determined (do you have a monetary determination letter?) 2. The system may have flagged your claim as low-risk for initial benefit payments 3. You can start filing weekly claims while any remaining issues are resolved However, ESD can still raise issues later that could trigger adjudication. I recommend filing your weekly claims as required, reporting any work/earnings accurately, and completing your job search activities. Keep checking your ESD account daily for any new messages or status changes.

SAME THING just happened to my girlfriend! She applied last week, saw adjudication for like 2 days, then suddenly active. She got paid for her first weekly claim already. I think ESD might be trying to speed up obvious approvals because they got SO MUCH backlash for the delays during COVID. Just be careful to do all your job searches and report them correctly!!! They're super strict about that now.

UGH i'm on week 8 of adjudication! why do some people get approved instantly while others wait forever??? the whole system is completely RANDOM and unfair!

I feel like I should point out that "active" and "approved" aren't exactly the same thing in ESD-speak. Active just means your claim is being processed and you can file weekly claims - it doesn't 100% guarantee payment. My claim went active right away but then I got hit with an adjudication issue 3 weeks later when my former employer disputed my version of events. Just make sure you keep detailed records of everything - every job search activity, any communication from ESD, etc. The system is much more efficient than it used to be, but they still catch issues sometimes weeks after your initial filing.

when mine went from adjudication to active i got paid the next day but my friend had to wait another 2 weeks so who knows lol

To answer your follow-up question - yes, the monetary determination letter means you're eligible based on your past earnings. You should definitely start filing weekly claims right away. Just because your status can change later (as others have mentioned) doesn't mean you should delay filing. Each week you don't file is potentially lost benefits that can't be recovered later. Regarding your employer - there's no direct way to see if they've contested anything, but if they had immediately disputed your claim, you likely wouldn't have seen the status change to active so quickly. Most employer disputes show up within the first 10 days, though they technically have more time than that. If your separation was a departmental layoff as you mentioned, it's very likely your claim will remain approved. Just make sure you're doing your 3 job search activities every week and documenting them properly.

anyone else notice how ESD seems to be speeding up for some people but still keeping others waiting FOREVER??? seems totally UNFAIR how they pick and choose who to process quickly!