ESD claim status changed from adjudication to 'waiting on information' then back to adjudication - should I be worried?

yep, mine did the exact same thing last month. went back and forth between those statuses like 3 times before they finally approved it. took almost 5 weeks total. ESD systems are weird sometimes, don't panic yet

This is actually normal for the ESD claims processing system. When your claim moves to 'waiting on information,' it means they're reviewing documents or waiting for responses from your employer. When it returns to 'adjudication,' they're actively working on making a determination. Your claim is likely following the standard process, especially since you mentioned quitting your job which automatically triggers adjudication to determine if it was for good cause. The average adjudication time right now is about 4-6 weeks.

THE SAME THING IS HAPPENING TO ME RIGHT NOW!!! Been stuck in adjudication for 5 WEEKS, then yesterday it changed to 'waiting on information' and today back to adjudication! I've called like 50 times and NEVER get through. This system is BROKEN and they don't care that people can't pay bills while they bounce us around!!!

These status changes are actually part of the normal workflow in the ESD system. When you see 'waiting on information,' it typically means they've sent a request to your former employer to verify the reason for separation. When it switches back to 'adjudication,' it means they've either received that information or are proceeding without it due to time constraints. Regarding your quit: Make sure you have documentation about the unsafe working conditions and any attempts you made to resolve the issues with your employer before quitting. Quitting for workplace safety issues can qualify as 'good cause,' but you'll need to demonstrate that you made reasonable efforts to address the situation before leaving. Submit this documentation through your eServices account if you haven't already, even if they haven't explicitly requested it yet.

My sister just went through this last month. Her claim was in adjudication for like 4 weeks, then switched to waiting on info for 2 days, back to adjudication for a week, then suddenly approved. ESD is just super backed up right now from what I hear.

My claim had the same issue, but mine was due to a seasonal job ending. I finally called and they told me the status changes happen when different departments are reviewing your claim. My claim got approved after about 3.5 weeks, even with the status changes. Definitely keep filing your weekly claims while waiting!

btw make sure you keep doing your 3 job search activities every week and logging them even while in adjudication. my friend got approved after waiting forever but then got disqualified cuz he didn't do his job searches during the waiting period. don't make that mistake!!

From my experience working with claimants, these status changes are completely normal and don't indicate problems with your claim. The ESD computer system updates statuses based on which department is currently handling your claim. 'Waiting on information' often means they're gathering employer responses or reviewing documents, while 'adjudication' means they're actively making a determination. For voluntary quit cases like yours, they're looking for documentation that shows you had good cause to leave. The fact that your claim is moving through different statuses actually suggests it's being processed, not stuck.