ESD letter says approved but unpaid due to an issue - only disqualified weeks affected?

Good news - getting approved after being disqualified means you SHOULD get paid for those weeks, but only after they resolve the new issue. This is actually pretty common with ESD. The approval means they've reversed the disqualification, but now there's some other technical issue they need to fix before releasing payment. Check your "Decisions" tab in eServices to see if it gives any clues about what the new issue might be. Common ones are identity verification, job search requirements, or sometimes just a system flag that needs clearing.

literally the SAME thing happened to me lol. they approved me but took 3 more weeks to actually PAY me. ESD is always playing games with peoples money smh

This is a fairly standard procedure when a disqualification is reversed. What's happening is: 1. They've determined you WERE eligible for those weeks (that's the approval) 2. But there's a system processing issue preventing immediate payment 3. This is often administrative - they need to manually review those weeks Based on my experience helping claimants, you'll likely receive payment for ALL the previously disqualified weeks, but it could take 2-3 weeks for processing. The key thing is to keep filing your weekly claims during this period even for past weeks if the system allows it. If you don't see movement in your eServices account within 10 business days, I'd recommend calling ESD directly to inquire about the specific hold on your payments.

I've been stuck in this EXACT situation for going on 5 WEEKS now!!!! Approved but "issues" preventing payment. I've called ESD 17 times and gotten NOWHERE because I can never get through to a human!!! The automated system just tells me to check online but online just says "pending issues" with zero explanation!!!! I'm about to lose my apartment!!!!!

Just to add my 2 cents as someone who went through this in January - the approval letter is definitely good news! But the "issue" could be one of many things. In my case, they needed to manually adjust the payment system after reversing the disqualification. I waited 2 weeks after getting the approval letter and nothing happened, so I finally called. Turns out it was just sitting in someone's queue waiting for a final review. The rep pushed it through while I was on the phone and I got paid for all the disqualified weeks 2 days later. Don't just wait indefinitely - give it about 10 days then start calling. And yes, it's worth calling multiple times if necessary!

my cousin works at esd (not saying which office lol) and she always tells me they are SUPER backed up right now. apparently they switched computer systems in april and its causing all kinds of glitches with payments. she said if you were approved you'll definitely get paid eventually, but "eventually" might be weeks away unless you can actually get someone on the phone who can manually fix it. good luck!!!

Just wanted to follow up since I've helped a few people with this exact situation. The most common reason for "approved but can't pay" status is that the system needs a manual review of those specific weeks before releasing payment. After a disqualification is reversed, each week doesn't automatically switch to paid status. When you do call (and I agree with others that you should call if it's not resolved in 10 days), ask specifically for a "payment review" of the weeks in question. Use those exact words. Also, have ready: 1. The exact dates of the disqualified weeks 2. The date on your approval letter 3. Your claim ID number This gives the agent everything they need to quickly review and potentially release your payment while you're on the phone.