ESD status 'processing' vs 'pending' - which is better at week 6?

'Processing' actually means ESD has received your claim and is working on it. 'Pending' usually means there's something missing or they need more information from you. So yes, 'processing' is technically better, but 6 weeks is definitely too long. You should be in 'paid' status by now. There's probably an adjudication issue that hasn't been flagged in your account. Check your notices/letters in eServices to see if there's anything you missed.

ur probably stuck in adjudication but they never told u... same thing happened 2 me last yr. ESD is so bad at communicating!! call them everyday until u get through, thats the only way 2 fix it

The status terminology at ESD is DELIBERATELY CONFUSING to prevent people from getting benefits they're entitled to!!! I was stuck in "processing" for TWO MONTHS before I found out they needed ONE PIECE of information they NEVER ASKED FOR. The system is BROKEN by design. You need to email your state representative - that's the ONLY thing that worked for me. ESD suddenly fixed everything the day after my rep's office contacted them. COINCIDENCE? I THINK NOT!

my brothers claim was stuck on procesing for like 2 months and then suddenly all the money showed up in his account one day. no explanation or anything just randomly fixed itself maybe yours will too good luck

I work with ESD claims regularly, and here's what's likely happening: When ALL weeks show as processing after 6 weeks, it typically indicates one of three issues: 1. Identity verification problem (most common) 2. Employer dispute that hasn't been properly flagged 3. System hold that requires manual review The fact that you haven't received any notifications suggests it's likely the third option. Your claim is probably in the adjudication queue without being properly flagged as such in the system. Here's what you should do: 1. Send a secure message through eServices specifically asking if your claim is in adjudication 2. Call first thing Monday at 8:00am (their least busy time) 3. Make sure your identity verification is complete in the system 4. Check that all requested documents are uploaded Processing is better than pending, but at 6 weeks, something is definitely holding up your claim.

this happened to me too last year! ugh so frustrating. mine was because my former employer contested my claim but ESD never bothered to tell me for like 2 months. i was checking my account everyday seeing 'processing' and pulling my hair out.

Update on my earlier comment - I just remembered that sometimes claims get stuck in processing when there's a wage verification issue. Did you work in more than one state in your base year? Or did you have any unusual income (like contractor work) mixed with regular employment? That can trigger extra verification that doesn't show up as a specific request.

I had a similar experience a few months ago. After weeks of trying to call ESD and getting nowhere, I used Claimyr.com to get through to an agent. Found out my claim was stuck because of a simple system flag that needed manual clearing. The agent fixed it while I was on the phone and all my weeks switched from processing to paid within 48 hours. Seriously worth checking out their video demo at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3 if you're desperate to talk to someone at ESD.

Update: I FINALLY got through to ESD this morning! Called right at 8am like someone suggested. Turns out my claim has been in adjudication this whole time due to the contractor work I did last year. The agent said they need to verify my earnings from that period. She expedited my claim and said I should see movement within 7-10 business days. Thank you everyone for your help and suggestions!