ESD status changed from "waiting for information" to "adjudication in process" - long wait ahead?

The change from "waiting for information" to "adjudication in process" is actually a good sign! It means they received your documents and now an adjudicator needs to review your case. Unfortunately, adjudication can take anywhere from 3-6 weeks right now. They're still working through a backlog from what I understand. Make sure you continue filing your weekly claims even while waiting for the adjudication decision.

it took them TWO MONTHS to adjudicate my claim last time!!!! The system is completely broken. Nobody answers phones and they expect us to just magically pay our bills while they take their sweet time. I almost lost my apartment waiting.

Just as a heads-up, make absolutely sure you're meeting your 3 job search requirements each week while you wait. I made the mistake of thinking I didn't need to do job searches during adjudication and ended up having weeks denied even after my claim was approved. The adjudication is just checking your separation reason (quit, laid off, fired) to make sure you qualify, but you still have to meet all the other requirements during this waiting period.

When mine went to adjudication, I tried calling ESD for weeks with no luck. Finally used Claimyr.com to get through to an agent and found out there was a missing piece of info they needed but never told me about! The video showing how it works helped (https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3). Got my issue resolved within days after that call. Sometimes you just need to talk to a real person to understand what's happening with your claim.

@user7 Yes! That's exactly why I used Claimyr - I kept getting the endless hold or disconnected. With Claimyr I actually got through to a rep who could see my file and tell me what was happening. Totally worth it when you're stressing about bills.

The "adjudication in process" status means an ESD employee is reviewing information from both you and your former employer. When I went through this last year, I called the technical support line (not the regular claims line) and they were able to tell me what specific issue was causing the adjudication. In my case, my employer had contested my eligibility, saying I quit when I was actually laid off. Knowing that helped me prepare documentation while I waited.

UGH I HATE THAT THEY JUST LEAVE US HANGING!!! Sorry for shouting but this system makes me so angry. They expect us to just wait with no income for weeks??? HOW ARE WE SUPPOSED TO PAY RENT?!

Quick follow-up about adjudication: if your case is straightforward (like a standard layoff with your employer confirming everything), it might go faster than the 3-6 week estimate. Mine took just 2 weeks in September. But if there's any discrepancy between what you reported and what your employer reported, it definitely takes longer while they investigate.

One thing I learned from my adjudication process - sometimes they need additional information but don't tell you directly. It's worth checking your eServices account every few days and clicking on the "Notices/Letters" section to see if they've posted any requests there. Also check your spam folder for emails from ESD. I almost missed an important questionnaire because it went to spam, which would have delayed my claim even more.