ESD status changed from disqualified to pending with 11 weeks pending - is this normal?

pending is better than disqualified but it doesnt mean youre approved yet. ESD is probably reviewing your case again, maybe they got new info from your employer. my claim was pending for like 5 weeks last year before it finally got approved. just keep filing every week

Pending status typically means your claim is under review and likely in adjudication. This is definitely better than disqualified - it means they're reconsidering your case. I'd suggest a few things: 1. Make sure you continue filing your weekly claims without interruption 2. Check your ESD account for any alerts or messages requesting additional information 3. Look in your spam/junk email folders daily for communications from ESD 4. Keep detailed records of all your job search activities The change from disqualified to pending usually indicates they're taking another look at your case, possibly because your former employer has provided additional information or you submitted an appeal.

got the same thing happen to me!! disqualified to pending last month and then one day BOOM all my payments came through at once! took about 3 weeks after it changed to pending. crossing my fingers for u

The same thing happened to me and I've been waiting for FOUR MONTHS with my claim saying 'pending' and NO ONE can tell me anything!!! I've called hundreds of times and either get disconnected or told they can't help! It's CRIMINAL how they treat people who are just trying to get benefits they've paid into. Don't get your hopes up that 'pending' means anything good - it's just another way for them to delay paying what they owe us!!!

Have you looked into using Claimyr to get through to an ESD agent? I was stuck in pending for weeks and couldn't get through on the phone until I tried their service. Got through to an agent in like 30 minutes who explained exactly what was happening with my claim. They have a video that shows how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3 - their website is claimyr.com. Seriously saved me weeks of stress.

To answer your original question more specifically - yes, this pattern (disqualified → pending with 11 weeks) is actually a good sign. It typically means one of two things: 1. Your appeal is being processed and they've temporarily suspended the disqualification 2. New information has come to light that's caused them to reevaluate your claim The 'excessive earnings' for week one is standard and won't affect your other weeks. Just make sure your job search activities are properly documented for all other weeks.

i think i know whats happening!!! when they change from disqualified to pending it usually means they reversed the disqual decision and are now calculating how much to pay you. thats WHY you see all 11 weeks pending - there doing the MATH for each week! happened to my roommate last month, took about 10 days from pending status to getting paid everything they owed him. good luck!!!!

Pending status after a disqualification is often positive, but I should point out that you may also receive a questionnaire or interview request as part of this process. The system sometimes changes to pending when they're preparing to gather more information. Check your correspondence tab in eServices daily, and be prepared to respond quickly to any requests. Missing a questionnaire deadline could return your claim to disqualified status.

UPDATE: I finally got through to ESD this morning! The agent confirmed that my appeal was approved and that's why my status changed from disqualified to pending. She said all 11 weeks are being processed and I should see payment within 48-72 hours. So relieved! Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences and advice!

awesome news!!! told ya it was a good sign! 👍

Lucky you. I'm still waiting after 4 months and can't get a straight answer from anyone. The system is completely broken.

Great news! This is exactly why it's so important to appeal disqualifications when you believe the decision was incorrect. Glad it worked out for you.

Congratulations on getting through and getting your appeal approved! That's such great news. Your experience gives me hope - I'm currently dealing with a similar situation where my employer is contesting my layoff. I filed my appeal 3 weeks ago and my status just changed to pending yesterday. Reading through all these responses has been really helpful in understanding what to expect. Thanks for updating us with the good news!

This whole thread has been super helpful! I'm dealing with something similar - my employer is also contesting my separation (claiming job abandonment when I was actually terminated). My status has been "under review" for 3 weeks now. Reading about everyone's experiences with the disqualified → pending → approved progression gives me some hope. I filed my appeal last week and uploaded all the documentation I have about my termination. Does anyone know if there's a difference between "under review" status and "pending" status, or are they basically the same thing in terms of what ESD is doing behind the scenes?

Wow, what a rollercoaster this thread has been! As someone who just joined this community because I'm going through my own ESD nightmare, it's both reassuring and terrifying to read everyone's experiences. I've been stuck in "adjudication" status for 6 weeks now after my former employer contested my claim (they're saying I was fired for cause, but I was actually let go during company restructuring). Seeing @Toot-n-Mighty get their appeal approved gives me hope, but @Sofía Rodríguez waiting 4 months is exactly what I'm afraid of. I've tried the Claimyr service that @Zoe Papadopoulos mentioned and actually got through to an agent yesterday who said my case is "complex" and could take several more weeks. At least now I know that status changes from one thing to "pending" are generally positive signs. Has anyone else dealt with "fired for cause" vs "laid off during restructuring" disputes? I have emails proving the restructuring but my employer is being difficult about it.

As someone who's been following ESD cases for a while, I want to add some perspective on the timeline variations people are seeing. The difference between cases that resolve in weeks vs months often comes down to a few key factors: 1. **Quality of documentation** - Having clear written evidence (like emails, termination letters, etc.) speeds things up significantly 2. **Employer cooperation** - Some employers respond quickly to ESD requests, others drag their feet or don't respond at all 3. **Case complexity** - Simple layoff cases move faster than contested "quit vs fired" situations 4. **Current ESD workload** - This fluctuates based on economic conditions and seasonal factors For those still waiting, don't lose hope! The fact that so many people in this thread have seen positive outcomes shows the system does work, even if it's frustratingly slow. Keep documenting everything, respond immediately to any ESD requests, and consider reaching out to your state representatives if you hit the 3+ month mark with no movement. Sometimes political pressure can help unstick cases that have fallen through administrative cracks.

This thread has been incredibly helpful for understanding what "pending" status actually means! I'm currently dealing with a similar situation - my claim was disqualified 5 weeks ago because my employer claimed I was terminated for poor performance, but I was actually let go as part of a department closure. I filed my appeal 2 weeks ago and my status just changed to "pending" yesterday for all 8 weeks I've claimed. Reading everyone's experiences, especially @Toot-n-Mighty's successful outcome, gives me a lot of hope! I've been stressed about the timeline, but it sounds like the status change to pending after filing an appeal is generally a positive sign. I have emails and a memo about the department closure that I uploaded with my appeal, so hopefully that documentation will help speed things along. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences - it's made this whole confusing process feel much less overwhelming knowing that others have navigated similar situations successfully!

I'm new to this community but dealing with a very similar situation! My claim was disqualified 3 weeks ago when my employer contested it (they're saying I abandoned my job, but I was actually laid off due to company downsizing). I just filed my appeal yesterday and uploaded all the documentation I have about the layoffs, including the notice they sent to the state about the workforce reduction. Reading through this entire thread has been so helpful - especially seeing @Toot-n-Mighty's successful outcome and understanding what the different status changes actually mean. It's really reassuring to know that disqualified → pending is typically a good sign and that having solid documentation can make a real difference in the timeline. I'm going to start checking my correspondence tab daily like @Aiden O'Connor suggested, and I'll definitely keep filing my weekly claims while waiting. Thanks to everyone for sharing their experiences - it makes this whole process feel much less scary when you understand what's actually happening behind the scenes!

This entire thread has been such a valuable resource! I just went through a very similar experience - my employer contested my claim saying I quit voluntarily when I was actually terminated during budget cuts. After 4 weeks of being disqualified, my status changed to pending last Friday. Reading @Toot-n-Mighty's update about getting approved and paid within 48-72 hours after the agent confirmed the appeal was successful gives me so much hope! The advice about checking the correspondence tab daily has already paid off - I found a message I almost missed asking for additional documentation about my termination. I uploaded everything immediately and I'm crossing my fingers that my case resolves as quickly as some of the success stories shared here. It's amazing how much less stressful this process becomes when you understand what the status changes actually mean. Thanks to everyone for sharing their experiences - this community has been a lifeline during such an uncertain time!

Reading through all these experiences has been incredibly eye-opening! I'm currently in week 3 of a "pending" status after my employer contested my layoff claim (they're saying I was fired for misconduct when I was actually part of a reduction in force). I filed my appeal 10 days ago with HR emails showing the RIF announcement and my termination letter clearly stating "layoff due to business needs." Seeing @Toot-n-Mighty's success story and all the helpful advice from @DeShawn Washington and @Aiden O'Connor about checking correspondence daily has really helped me understand what to expect. I've been religiously checking my eServices account and just found a questionnaire that was posted yesterday asking for more details about my job duties and the circumstances of my separation. The timeline variations are definitely nerve-wracking - from @Mei-Ling Chen's 3 weeks to @Sofía Rodríguez's 4+ months - but it seems like having solid documentation really makes a difference. Thanks to this community for sharing so much valuable information. It's made navigating this confusing system so much more manageable!

I'm so glad I found this thread! I've been going through a very similar situation - my employer is claiming I resigned when I was actually laid off as part of company-wide cost cutting measures. My status has been "disqualified" for the past 6 weeks, but after reading everyone's experiences here, I'm feeling more hopeful about filing an appeal. @Toot-n-Mighty, congratulations on getting your appeal approved! Your success story is exactly what I needed to hear. I have emails from management about the layoffs and my termination paperwork clearly states "position eliminated due to budget constraints," so hopefully that documentation will help my case like it did for others here. The advice about checking the correspondence tab daily and continuing to file weekly claims is so valuable. I had no idea about some of these nuances of the system. Thanks to everyone for sharing their experiences - this community has already been incredibly helpful in understanding what to expect from this process!