ESD claim stuck in adjudication after restarting - laid off after previously returning to work

This happened to me last year. The adjudication process took almost 6 weeks because they had to determine eligibility since I had a previous claim that was never completed. Try calling ESD directly - I know the wait times are insane, but they might be able to tell you what's specifically causing the delay in your case. Could be they're looking at your previous application vs. your new one.

ur claim is prolly flagged for review cuz of the previous one that u didnt use. they gotta make sure ur not double dipping or whatever. same exact thing with my roomate last winter. just make sure u keep filing ur weekly claims even tho they show pending!!!

When I got stuck in adjudication last winter, I was pulling my hair out trying to talk to someone at ESD. After two weeks of constant busy signals, I found a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that actually got me connected to an ESD agent within 30 minutes. They have a video showing how it works here: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3. Honestly saved my sanity because the agent was able to tell me exactly what was delaying my claim and how to fix it.

Your situation is actually pretty common. When you have an incomplete claim followed by a new qualifying event (your contract ending), the system flags it for manual review to ensure everything is proper. Here's what you need to know: 1. Adjudication can take 3-6 weeks in cases like yours 2. Continue filing weekly claims even while in adjudication 3. Make sure your work search activities are documented properly (3 per week) 4. Double-check that your separation reason is clearly listed as "laid off - temporary contract ended" Your previous incomplete claim from August shouldn't disqualify you, but it does trigger additional review. If you can reach an ESD agent, ask them to check if any additional information is needed to expedite your case. Sometimes there's just a simple question they need answered to move things forward.

The WHOLE ESD system is a NIGHTMARE!!! I've been through THREE adjudications in the past two years and every single time it's been 4+ weeks of ZERO communication from them while bills pile up!!! The worst part is they expect us to jump through hoops filing weekly claims that don't get paid while they take their sweet time!!! MY LANDLORD DOESN'T CARE that ESD is "reviewing" my case!!! The system is DESIGNED to make people give up!!!

Since your situation involves a restart after a previously unused claim, there are a few technical aspects to understand about how ESD handles this: 1. Your benefit year technically started in August when you first applied, even though you didn't use it. 2. When you restart a claim within the same benefit year, they review both qualifying periods to ensure you meet eligibility requirements. 3. The system specifically looks for any potential overlap or issues with your last employer (the temp contract). The good news is that a contract ending is a qualifying event. Make sure your weekly claims accurately report that you're able and available to work, and that you're meeting the job search requirements (3 activities per week). One thing that might speed up your adjudication: If you have any documentation showing your contract end date, upload it to your ESD account under "Upload Documents" - this can sometimes expedite the verification process.

This whole thread reminds me why I started keeping a separate emergency fund just for dealing with ESD delays. Last time I got laid off it took 5 weeks to get my first payment. I barely survived financially. Now I try to have at least a month of expenses saved just for dealing with these adjudication periods. Not that this helps you now, but maybe something to think about for the future.

have u tried checking ur correspondence folder in esd? sometimes they send questions there that u need 2 answer before they finish adjudication but they don't email u about it

One final tip since you mentioned you're continuing to file weekly claims during adjudication (which is correct): Make absolutely sure you're answering the weekly claim questions accurately. Pay special attention to: 1. The question about being able and available for work (answer yes if you're able to accept work) 2. The work search activities (document all 3 required activities each week) 3. Any earnings questions (report accurately even if zero) Inconsistent answers during this period can trigger additional reviews and extend the adjudication process. If you uploaded your contract showing the end date as suggested above, and you're filing consistent weekly claims, you're doing everything right. The system is unfortunately slow, but you should see movement within the next 1-2 weeks based on current processing times.