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!

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.