ESD keeps showing 'pending' status for months - anyone else stuck in limbo?

Same boat here!! Been pending for 7 weeks now. ESD is completely useless omg

Your claim is likely stuck in identity verification or adjudication. This usually happens when there's a discrepancy in your work history or if your former employer disputed something. The best approach is to find out exactly what's holding things up. Have you received any letters in your eServices inbox or by mail requesting additional documentation?

my friend was stuck like this for 3 MONTHS and then suddenly got approved with all backpay. just hang in there they are super behind this year

The ESD system is DELIBERATELY designed to wear people down until they give up. I worked for the state (not ESD) and have friends who do. They're massively understaffed but won't admit it. The politicians claim low unemployment so they cut the department budget, but then can't handle the actual claims that DO come in. It's all about statistics to make them look good while real people suffer. KEEP CALLING. It's your money you paid into the system!!

Have you tried using Claimyr? When my claim was stuck in pending for weeks, I used their service and got through to an actual ESD agent in about 40 minutes. Turns out there was a simple issue with my ID verification that nobody bothered to tell me about. The agent fixed it on the spot and my claim was approved within days. Check out their demo video here: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3 and their website claimyr.com. Literally saved me months of waiting.

btw the thing about working with a "good company online" in your post sounds super sketchy just saying... like one of those unemployment scams they warn about

Check if you are in adjudication without being told. This happened to me in January. My claim said "pending" for 12 weeks, but when I finally got through to someone, they said I was actually in adjudication over a job separation issue. The system never updated to show this! The adjudicator had been trying to contact my former employer who wasn't responding, but nobody thought to tell ME what was happening. Here's what worked for me: 1. Call right at 8:00am when they open (try 7:59 even) 2. Press the options for "existing claim with issues" not general questions 3. If you get through, specifically ask if you're in adjudication and what's the holdup 4. Request to speak to a supervisor if the first person can't help Good luck! The system is broken but persistence pays off.

i was on standby for 9 weeks befor they denied me saying i wasnt eligable for standby status even tho my employer filed it for me!!!! then i had to refile as regular unemployment n start all over again. ESD is total garbage this year

Here's a strategy that often works for pending claims: 1. Contact your state representative or senator's office - they have liaisons who can contact ESD directly 2. Provide your claim ID, contact info, and a brief explanation of the delay 3. Sign their privacy release form so they can inquire on your behalf I was an ESD adjudicator before switching careers, and legislative inquiries always got fast-tracked. It's not ideal that it works this way, but it often gets results within 7-10 days versus months of waiting.

I waited like 5 months last year lol. Then got all the backpay at once which was nice but still had to max out credit cards waiting. The system is broken but they do pay eventually if you're eligible.