ESD payments stuck in 'processing' status for 3 weeks - WorkSource appointment affecting my claim?

The WorkSource appointment shouldn't be affecting your payments right now - that's a separate requirement. The processing status for 3 weeks is unusual though. In my experience, your first payment can sometimes take longer because they're verifying your eligibility, but 3 weeks is excessive. The governor's office can sometimes help, but it depends on who you get and how backed up they are. I'd recommend trying to contact ESD directly, but I know that's nearly impossible right now with their phone lines.

i had the same thing happen 2 me last yr. took almost a month b4 my 1st payment hit. ESD is soooo slow sometimes. keep doing ur weekly claims tho!!

Have you received ANY correspondence from ESD about your claim? Check your online account for letters or notices - there could be an adjudication issue they haven't told you about. Look under "Decisions" and "Letters" in your eServices account. Something might be flagged and holding up your payments. Also, make sure you answered all weekly claim questions correctly - saying you weren't "able and available" for work or refusing suitable work will stop payments immediately.

THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO MAKE PPL GIVE UP!!!!! My sister waited 6 WEEKS before getting her first payment last year and ESD never explained the delay. They just suddenly started paying her. Keep filing your weekly claims but don't expect the governor's office to do ANYTHING for you. They just send a generic email to ESD who ignores it anyway. The only way to get results is to keep calling and calling and calling until you get through to a REAL PERSON. Good luck.

Have you tried using Claimyr to reach ESD? I was in the exact same situation last month with 4 weeks stuck in processing. I spent days trying to get through on the phone with no luck. Then I found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helps you get through to an ESD agent. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3 Basically, they keep dialing for you and call you back when they reach an agent. I was skeptical but desperate, and it actually worked! The agent I spoke to found that there was a flag on my account that needed to be removed. My payments were released the next day. Might be worth a try since you're already weeks behind.

For what it's worth, sometimes processing payments can take longer if there are identity verification issues. With all the fraud during COVID, ESD got extremely strict about verifying identity before releasing funds. Did you have to upload ID documents when you applied? If they weren't clear enough or something looked off, that could be causing the delay. Make sure to check your spam folder too - sometimes important ESD emails end up there.

ur worksorce appt isnt the problem but make sure u go!! if u miss it they can stop ur benefits completely. happened to my cousin

After you try reaching ESD, if you still don't have an answer, you might want to contact your state representative's office. They often have liaisons who work directly with ESD and can sometimes get answers when individuals can't. Just search for "[your district] state representative" and call their office. I've seen this work for several people with stubborn claims.

Just following up - did you get any resolution to your claim? I was thinking about your situation and remembered that sometimes the first payment can be delayed if your former employer contests your unemployment claim. Did you leave your job under any questionable circumstances? If your employer disputed your eligibility, that would definitely cause delays while ESD investigates.