ESD claim stuck in adjudication since Feb 22 - how much longer will this take?

adjudication means theres some issue they need to investigate before they can pay u. could be anything - your employer might be contesting it, or they need to verify your identity/wages/reason for separation etc. mine was stuck for like 6 weeks last yr

The adjudication process means there's a question or issue with your claim that needs to be resolved before benefits can be paid. This could be related to your job separation, availability for work, or other eligibility factors. An adjudicator needs to review your case, possibly contact your employer, and make a determination. Unfortunately, adjudication timelines vary widely. Currently, ESD is taking about 4-7 weeks to complete most adjudications, though some complex cases can take longer. You should continue filing your weekly claims during this time - if your claim is approved, you'll receive back payments for all eligible weeks. Check your ESD account for any messages or alerts that might explain what specific issue is being adjudicated. There might be questionnaires they need you to complete.

omg i know exactly how ur feeling, its so frustrating!! my claim was in adjudication for like 3 weeks in January. i finally got thru to someone who said it was because my previous employer didnt respond to ESD's request for info. they have like 10 days to respond or something? anyway hang in there!!

I had a similar issue last summer when my claim got stuck in adjudication for almost 5 weeks. After dozens of failed call attempts, I discovered Claimyr (claimyr.com) which helped me get through to an ESD agent within 20 minutes. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3 Once I got through to an actual person, they told me my adjudication was due to a discrepancy between the separation reason I provided and what my employer reported. The agent was able to expedite my claim review since I explained my financial hardship. My claim was resolved within a week after that call. Definitely keep filing your weekly claims while waiting - any eligible weeks will be paid retroactively once adjudication is complete.

Check ur ESD notifications and dashboard really carefully!!! Sometimes they send u questionnaires that you have to complete for the adjudication process and if u miss them it just stays stuck forever!! I didn't realize this and my claim was delayed an extra 3 weeks because I missed a time-sensitive questionnaire buried in my dashboard. Also make sure ur checking the email u used to register for ESD!!

adjuication is wen they look at ur claim to see if u qualify. my neighbor waited 8 weeks n her husband waited only 2 weeks. depends on how busy they r i think

To clarify some confusion in this thread - adjudication specifically refers to the process of resolving issues or questions about your claim eligibility. It's not the standard processing that all claims go through. Common reasons for adjudication include: - Discrepancies in separation reason (you say laid off, employer says quit/fired) - Questions about your availability for work - Verification of identity or wages - Potential benefit fraud indicators - Job refusal concerns Since you mentioned being laid off due to downsizing, one possibility is that your employer may have reported a different reason for separation or hasn't responded to ESD's inquiry yet. Another possibility is that they're verifying your wages or work history. Most importantly - continue filing your weekly claims, make sure you're completing your three required job search activities each week, and document everything carefully. If your claim is approved, you'll receive back payments.

After you get through to an agent, be sure to ask if they can add an "escalation" or "hardship" note to your claim. If you're facing eviction, utility shutoffs, or other serious financial hardships, ESD can sometimes prioritize your claim review. They won't always volunteer this option unless you specifically ask about it. Also, check if you qualify for the Hardship Extension which can provide some benefits while your regular claim is in adjudication. Not everyone qualifies, but it's worth asking about if you're in a dire situation.

my brothers claim was in adjudacation for 2 months!!! he ended up having to take a job at mcdonalds just to pay rent. the system is totally broken

Update: I finally got through to ESD using that Claimyr service someone recommended below. It actually worked! The agent told me that my claim is in adjudication because my employer disputed that I was laid off - they're claiming I was terminated for performance reasons which is completely untrue. The agent added a hardship note to my file and said an adjudicator would contact me within 7-10 business days to get my side of the story. At least now I know what's going on. Thanks everyone for your help and suggestions!