ESD standby approval letter but weekly claims showing disqualified during adjudication - help?

The "adjudication in progress" means ESD is reviewing something in your claim that raised a flag in their system. This happens a lot with standby approvals, especially if there's any question about your return-to-work date or availability. Your weekly claims are showing disqualified because they won't release payment until the adjudication is resolved. You definitely need to talk to an agent to find out exactly what's causing the hold. Did you report any work or earnings on those weekly claims? Sometimes that triggers an automatic review.

Oh man, I just went through EXACT same thing in January!! Got approved for standby then BAM - disqualified weekly claims and "adjudication" status. In my case, they were investigating whether I was truly "able and available" for work even though I had standby status. The problem was I had vacation plans already booked when I got laid off and I honestly answered the question about being available for work that week. It took almost 4 weeks for them to resolve mine, but when they did, I got backpay for all those weeks at once. You definitely need to talk to a human at ESD though - calling is the WORST! I spent days trying.

adjudication just means there investigating something. my friend had this happen when they put wrong job search info even tho they were on standby. just keep filing ur weekly claims even if they say disqualified so u dont miss out on $$ when they fix it

The ESD system is COMPLETELY BROKEN!! I had the exact same problem last year and spent SIX WEEKS trying to get it resolved. They kept telling me different things every time I managed to get through to someone. First it was "we need to verify your identity" then it was "your employer disputed something" then it was "oh we made a mistake". The worst part is they NEVER tell you what they're actually investigating during "adjudication" - they just expect you to wait while your bills pile up. And good luck getting through on their phone line - it's like winning the lottery!

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To answer your question about job search requirements - if you received an official standby approval letter, you are exempt from job search requirements for the approved standby period (usually 8 weeks max for regular standby). Make sure you answer "No" to the question about looking for work and "Yes" to the question about having an exemption. If you answer these questions inconsistently, it could trigger adjudication. Also, make sure you're available for all work from your employer during standby - that's a requirement.

i had similur thing happen but it was becuz my boss said he fired me when i was actualy laid off. took 3weeks to fix. you shuld call ur old boss and make sure they told ESD the same thing you did about the layoff

Update us when you figure out what caused the adjudication. One other thing worth knowing: adjudication time frames have increased lately. ESD's current estimate is 3-6 weeks for resolution, though it can be shorter if your issue is simple. While waiting, make sure you continue to file weekly claims by the deadlines - if you're eventually approved, you'll receive back payments for all eligible weeks you claimed.