ESD denied my unemployment after 'job abandonment' claim - how long should adjudication take?

ur not alone. same thing happend to me last year. employer said i quit when they actually cut my hours to nothing trying to force me out. took almost 5 WEEKS before i even got to talk to anyone at esd about it!

This is a common issue that happens when an employer contests your claim. When there are conflicting statements about job separation, ESD has to conduct an investigation through the adjudication process. Unfortunately, adjudication is taking about 4-6 weeks right now based on what I've seen with other claimants. Make sure you've submitted any documentation that supports your side of the story - emails, texts, performance reviews, anything that shows you didn't abandon your job. Also, continue filing your weekly claims even while waiting for adjudication. If approved, you'll get backpay for all eligible weeks.

The ESD system is COMPLETELY BROKEN!! I was falsely accused of misconduct and had to wait 8 WEEKS for adjudication, then they sided with my employer without even considering my evidence!!! Had to appeal to OAH and wait ANOTHER 6 weeks for a hearing. The whole time I couldn't pay rent and almost got evicted. The system is designed to wear you down until you give up!!!

After dealing with the same issue last month (employer falsely claiming I quit), I finally got through to an ESD agent using Claimyr (claimyr.com). They have a service that helps you bypass the endless hold times and connects you directly with an agent. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3 The agent I spoke with was able to expedite my adjudication and explained exactly what documents I needed to submit to strengthen my case. It was definitely worth it to actually speak with someone rather than sitting in the dark for weeks.

While waiting for adjudication, make sure you're fulfilling all your job search requirements (3 documented activities per week) and submitting your weekly claims on time. Even though payment is pending, you're building your case for backpay. For the "job abandonment" accusation, gather any documentation that shows: 1. Communication about your safety concerns 2. Any response from management 3. The actual termination (email, texts, final pay stub) 4. Witness statements from coworkers if possible You can upload these to your eServices account or have them ready when you speak with an adjudicator. If you believe your case is taking longer than normal, you can also try contacting your state representative's office - they sometimes can help expedite ESD issues.

anyone else notice that adjudication seems to take longer when the employer is fighting the claim? when i got laid off last year with no dispute my benefits started in like 10 days. but my friend who got fired for "performance" (totally bogus btw) waited like 6 weeks for adjudication. seems like they put the complicated ones at the bottom of the pile...

Just wanted to update everyone - I finally got through to ESD today after using that Claimyr service someone mentioned above. The agent confirmed my case is assigned to an adjudicator but said they're backed up by about 3-4 more weeks. At least now I know what's happening. They also looked at my documentation and said I've done everything right so far. Thanks for all the advice and support!