ESD standby status ended 6th - Do I need job searches this week or next?

i think ur supposed to start job searching immediately when standby ends. thats what happened 2 me last yr. didn't do searches right away and my payment got held up for like 3 weeks

The requirement is that you need to complete job search activities during the week you're claiming benefits for. Since your standby ended on the 6th, you technically should have completed job search activities this week to report on tomorrow's claim. However, there's a bit of wiggle room in the first week of transition. When you file your weekly claim, you'll be asked if you completed job search activities. If you answer "no," your benefits might be held temporarily, but you can call ESD to explain the situation - many agents understand the confusion around standby transitions and may be able to help. Make sure you start your job search activities immediately and document everything thoroughly for next week.

I had the EXACT same problem in April when my standby ended!!! ESD's system is SO FRUSTRATING! I spent 4 DAYS trying to get through to someone on the phone. Kept getting busy signals or disconnected after waiting for 2+ hours!! Finally found Claimyr (claimyr.com) and got a callback from ESD within 30 minutes. The agent told me they often give a one-week grace period when transitioning from standby to regular UI, but you HAVE to call and explain. Check out their video if you want to see how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3. Totally worth it for the stress relief alone.

To be technically correct about the ESD requirements: Once standby status ends, you immediately return to regular UI requirements which include completing 3 job search activities each week. The specific rule is that you need to have completed these activities during the week you're claiming for. That said, there are two important details to understand: 1. The "week" for ESD runs Sunday-Saturday. If your standby ended on the 6th, you would technically need to complete job search activities between the 6th and Saturday. 2. There is often a one-time exception available for claimants transitioning from standby to regular UI who weren't aware of the immediate job search requirement. This isn't guaranteed, but many adjudicators will allow it if you call and explain. I recommend being honest on your weekly claim (don't falsely report job searches you didn't do), then immediately call ESD to explain your situation. And of course, start your job search activities right away for next week.

My standby ended in March and I was in the same boat. Here's what I learned: 1. Technically yes, you're supposed to start job searching immediately when standby ends 2. ESD usually gives a one-week grace period for this transition but it's NOT automatic 3. You should answer the weekly claim questions honestly (so say "no" to job searches if you didn't do them) 4. Call ESD ASAP to explain the situation In my case, they approved my payment after I called, but I had to do the full 3 job searches every week after that. Just make sure you document everything - date, company name, position, how you applied, contact info. ESD can audit your job search logs at any time.

wait i just rememberd somthing else - make sure ur also doing the required WorkSource workshop thing. when my standby ended i had to register with WorkSource and do this online workshop within like 2 weeks or something. check ur eServices account for messages about it