First time claimant - What does 'adjudication in progress' mean on my ESD account?

Adjudication means ESD is investigating something about your claim that needs to be resolved before benefits can be paid. Usually it's because your employer disputed something - maybe the reason you were separated from your job. It's normal but unfortunately can take several weeks to resolve. You should have received a notice in your ESD portal explaining what issue they're investigating. Check under 'Letters' in your account.

hang in there!! i was in adjudication for like 6 weeks last spring lol. it suuuuucks but keep filing every week even tho nothing is happening. when they finally approve you (IF they do) youll get all the back pay at once

Yes, definitely call them! You need to make sure your side of the story is heard. Your employer might have reported something different about why you were let go. If they're claiming misconduct or voluntary quit, you could be denied benefits. The problem is actually getting through to ESD on the phone - it's nearly impossible these days. I was in adjudication for 4 weeks and kept getting the automated hang-up message every time I called. I finally used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me through to an actual person at ESD in under an hour. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3 Once I explained my situation to the claims agent, they were able to expedite my adjudication and I had my benefits within a week. Definitely worth it when rent is on the line!

my friend had the same thing happen and it turns out her boss told ESD she quit! she had to send them emails proving she was actually laid off. check ur letters tab

ADJUDICATION IS A NIGHTMARE!!! I was stuck there for TEN WEEKS while they "investigated" whether I was eligible. Meanwhile bills piled up, credit cards maxed out, had to borrow money from family. The whole system is designed to PREVENT you from getting benefits that YOU AND YOUR EMPLOYER paid into!!! When I finally got approved they backdated the payments but by then I was already behind on EVERYTHING!! The worst part is you can't even get a human on the phone to explain what's happening!!!!

Adjudication means ur in ESD jail lol. I was there for 3 weeks then magically one day it fixed itself. Keep doing your weekly claims tho

I used to work for ESD (not anymore thank goodness). Here's what happens during adjudication: 1. An adjudicator reviews your initial application and employer response 2. If there's a discrepancy (like separation reason), they may contact both sides 3. The adjudicator makes a determination based on available evidence 4. You receive a written determination in your ESD account If you disagree with their decision, you have 30 days to file an appeal. The key is getting your evidence in front of them ASAP. Call or upload any documentation that proves you were laid off - termination letter, emails about the department closing, etc. This will speed up the process considerably.

Just checking in - any progress with your claim? Did you manage to get through to ESD?

Great news! Once the adjudicator reviews your documentation, they should be able to make a determination quickly. If they rule in your favor, you'll receive all back payments for the weeks you've claimed. For anyone else reading this thread who's facing adjudication: the most common delays happen when claimants don't respond promptly to ESD's requests for information. Always check your online account daily, upload requested documents immediately, and make sure to keep filing weekly claims even when payments are pending. This ensures you'll receive full backpay once approved.