ESD website not showing option to file weekly claim - technical error?
Is anyone else having problems with the ESD website right now? I logged in this morning to file my weekly claim like I always do, but the option to file isn't showing up anywhere on my dashboard. I've been claiming for 6 weeks without any issues until today. I've tried logging out and back in, clearing my browser cache, and even using my phone instead of computer, but nothing works. The website seems to be running fine otherwise - I can see my claim history and all that stuff, just no option to file for this week. My payment day is Tuesday and I'm getting really nervous about missing the filing window. Help!!
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Sadie Benitez
What day of the week is it for you? Remember you can only file during your assigned claim week, which starts on Sunday. If you're trying to file early, the option won't appear until your filing week officially opens.
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Abby Marshall
•It's definitely my filing week - today is Monday and I've always filed on Mondays. That's why I'm freaking out a bit because the option should definitely be there.
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Drew Hathaway
check if ur in pending status for anything. sometimes when they got a hold on ur account they dont let u file till its resolved
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Abby Marshall
•How do I check for a pending status? I don't see any alerts or messages on my account page.
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Laila Prince
The same thing happened to me last month!!!! The website has been having TONS of glitches since they did that system update in January. I couldn't file for two weeks and almost lost my mind. Try calling them RIGHT AWAY because if you miss your filing window they'll make you jump through a million hoops to get it fixed.
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Abby Marshall
•Oh no, that's exactly what I'm afraid of! Did you eventually get through to someone? I've tried calling three times this morning but keep getting the "high call volume" message and it hangs up.
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Isabel Vega
This is actually a common issue that can happen for several specific reasons: 1. Your benefit year may have ended, which requires filing a new claim rather than continuing weekly claims 2. You may have earnings that exceeded your weekly benefit amount for 4+ consecutive weeks 3. There could be an adjudication issue that temporarily suspends filing options 4. The system might be undergoing maintenance (though they usually announce this) First, check your "Notices" section for any communications from ESD. Then look at your claim summary page to verify your claim is still active. If everything looks normal there, it's likely a technical glitch on their end.
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Abby Marshall
•Thanks for the detailed info! I checked my notices and claim summary - nothing unusual there. My benefit year ends in November 2025, so that's not it. I'm starting to think it's definitely a technical glitch.
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Dominique Adams
After trying to call ESD for three days straight during my similar issue last month (the website wouldn't let me complete my job search log), I finally used Claimyr to get through to an actual agent. They have this service where they basically wait on hold for you and then call you when an ESD agent is available. Saved me hours of frustration! Their website is claimyr.com and they have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3. The agent was able to file my claim manually over the phone and fixed the website issue for future weeks.
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Marilyn Dixon
•is that service expensive? im in the same boat and need to talk to someone asap
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Dominique Adams
•It's actually pretty reasonable considering how much time it saves. They don't charge until they actually connect you with an agent. Totally worth it for me when I was about to miss my payment deadline.
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Louisa Ramirez
Before you panic too much, have you tried using a completely different browser? Sometimes the ESD site has weird compatibility issues. Last time Firefox wouldn't work for me but Chrome did. Also check if you have any browser extensions that might be blocking functionality.
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Abby Marshall
•That's a good suggestion! I just tried with Edge (I was using Chrome before) and still no option to file. I even tried turning off my ad blocker. Still nothing. ðŸ˜
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Isabel Vega
One more thing to try - check if you completed all required job search activities for the previous week. The system sometimes won't let you file the current week if there's an issue with your previous week's job search verification. If you're still unable to access the filing option, contacting ESD directly is your best option at this point.
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Abby Marshall
•I definitely completed all my job search activities and logged them properly. I think I'm going to have to try calling again or maybe try that Claimyr service someone mentioned. I can't afford to miss this week's payment.
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Drew Hathaway
update? did u get it working? im having similar issue now and wanna know if u fixed it
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Abby Marshall
•Yes! Finally got it resolved. I used the Claimyr service to get through to ESD (after trying to call for hours on my own with no luck). Turns out there was a system flag on my account because my previous employer submitted some information that didn't match what I reported. The agent was able to clear the flag and let me file my weekly claim over the phone. The website works normally for me now. Hope you get yours fixed too!
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