ESD requesting proof of 'available and able to work' since November - what counts as proof?

I had to provide this last year. The job search log is definitely important, but also include any emails showing job application confirmations or rejection letters. ESD wants to see you're actively looking AND that you don't have any limitations preventing you from accepting work (like transportation issues, childcare problems, etc). In my response, I wrote a short statement explaining I had reliable transportation, no scheduling restrictions, and was willing to accept suitable work immediately if offered.

omg these verification requests are so stressful. i got one back in december. sent in my job search logs and still got denied for 2 weeks bc they said i didnt provide enough proof. make sure u read the notice SUPER carefully!!

Had the same issue. Send ALL your job search logs with application confirmations. Also include proof you didn't turn down any work offers. They're looking for reasons to deny you.

I've gone through this verification process twice. Here's what you should include: 1. ALL your weekly job search logs with as much detail as possible 2. Email confirmations from job applications (even automated ones) 3. Any correspondence with potential employers 4. A written statement declaring you: - Have reliable transportation - Have no health restrictions preventing work - Have no childcare/family care restrictions - Are available to work all days/shifts appropriate for your field - Have not refused any job offers If you have anything that shows you've attended interviews (even if you didn't get the job), include that too. Also include any WorkSource appointments or job fairs you attended. The key is demonstrating you've been BOTH able (physically/mentally capable) AND available (no restrictions preventing you from accepting work) throughout the claim period.

this happened to my nephew last month...such a pain! he tried calling ESD for like 3 days straight to ask questions but never got through. ended up just sending whatever he had and crossed his fingers lol

Thanks everyone for the advice! I'm putting together my documents today. One more question - should I explain the gaps in my job search if there were weeks where I couldn't find 3 activities to do? I had two weeks in December where I only had 2 activities because literally nothing was hiring around the holidays...

Make sure you respond by the deadline!! They will cut off benefits if you're even a day late!!

One important thing that hasn't been mentioned: if you participated in any skills development or training related to your job search, include documentation of that as well. This includes online courses, certifications, or workshops that improve your employability. ESD considers these as evidence you're preparing yourself for suitable work opportunities. Also, if you had any circumstances that temporarily limited your availability (like a brief illness), it's better to disclose this with documentation rather than have ESD discover it later. You're allowed brief periods of unavailability without losing benefits as long as you report them properly.

Just wanted to follow up - did you get everything submitted? Let us know how it goes. These verification reviews typically take 1-2 weeks to process, so don't panic if you don't hear back immediately.