First claim stuck in adjudication since December - no explanation from ESD

Unfortunately this is pretty common with ESD right now. My claim was in adjudication for almost 8 weeks before it finally moved forward. The system is supposed to tell you what's causing the adjudication (identity verification, former employer dispute, etc.) but often doesn't. Keep filing your weekly claims and make sure you're completing all 3 job search activities each week. You can try checking your notices section in eServices to see if there's any communication there that might explain what's happening.

same thing happnd to me last year!! its so frustrating!! no 1 tells u whats going on and u just wait and wait. mine was stuck for like 2 months and then 1 day i got a big deposit with all the back pay. hang in there!!

This is a classic case of employer response delay. When you file, ESD contacts your former employer to verify the reason for separation. If your employer doesn't respond promptly (or at all), this triggers automatic adjudication. Marketing director positions often face extra scrutiny too since they're higher-level roles. Two things you should do immediately: 1. Upload a copy of your separation letter/email to your eServices documents if you haven't already 2. Contact your former employer's HR to ensure they've responded to ESD's inquiry I would also recommend sending a secure message through your eServices portal specifically asking what's causing the adjudication and if any additional information is needed from you.

Have you tried Claimyr? I was in the exact same situation - stuck in adjudication hell for weeks with no explanation. I couldn't get through to anyone at ESD despite trying for HOURS every day. Someone here recommended Claimyr (claimyr.com) and it actually worked! They got me connected to a real ESD agent within about 20 minutes. The agent was able to tell me exactly why my claim was in adjudication (turned out my employer had disputed my reason for separation) and what I needed to do to resolve it. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3. Seriously saved my sanity.

i think its becuz of the new fraud checks they added in 2025. my neighbor works at esd and says they have to verify everyone's identity now before paying. did u upload ur drivers license and ssn card? they need both now but dont always tell u that.

My first ESD claim from January was also stuck in adjudication for several weeks. I finally got through to someone by calling repeatedly at exactly 7:59 AM right before they open. The issue in my case was that my former employer incorrectly reported my final day of work, which triggered an automatic investigation. Once I explained this to the ESD representative, they were able to resolve it and release my payments within 3 days. It might be something similarly minor in your case. If you can't get through by phone, another option is to contact your state representative's office. They often have dedicated staff who can help constituents with ESD issues and can sometimes get answers faster than you can on your own.

@OP any updates? Did you manage to get through to ESD or figure out what was causing the adjudication?