Got my ESD backpay after winning appeal hearing - timeline for anyone waiting!

Thanks! Wow, 5 weeks?? I was expecting at least a couple weeks of waiting. Maybe I just got assigned to someone who processed things quickly? Or maybe because I had already submitted all my ID verification stuff months ago?

this is so true about keeping weekly claims! my friend didnt do her claims during the appeal and when she won they only paid her from when she started filing again NOT for all the weeks she couldve gotten. so sad

Oh no, that sounds like a nightmare! Did you try contacting your state representative? I've heard that sometimes helps speed things up when ESD is dragging their feet.

YES I contacted my rep after 2 months and that's the ONLY reason it got fixed! Otherwise I'd probably STILL be waiting!!! The whole unemployment system is designed to make people give up!!!

That's a good point about checking for documents! I just logged in and found a "Redetermination Notice" dated yesterday that says my disqualification was removed. So I guess they did process it yesterday even though the money didn't show up until today. Thanks for the tip!

I had the same problem last month and found this service called Claimyr that got me through to an ESD agent in about 15 minutes. Basically they keep calling for you and then connect you when they get through. I was skeptical at first but it worked really well. There's a video showing how it works at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3 and their website is claimyr.com. The agent I talked to was able to look at my claim and tell me exactly why it was delayed and what needed to be done to release my payments.

You should definitely call ESD about this. It sounds like either: 1. There might be another issue affecting part of your claim period 2. They may have only processed some of your weeks 3. There could be deductions for taxes or other offsets Check your payment history in eServices to see exactly which weeks were paid and which weren't. Look for any letters or notices that might explain the partial payment. But ultimately, you'll need to speak with an agent to get this resolved.

Yes! I actually made sure to do my 3 job search activities every week even though I was disqualified and appealing. I entered them all in my weekly claims just in case I won. The judge specifically mentioned during my hearing that I needed to have those done for any weeks I wanted to claim, so I'm really glad I kept up with them!

This is excellent advice. Many people don't realize that job search requirements still apply during the appeal process. If you haven't been doing them, you might be asked to complete job search activities retroactively or risk losing those weeks of benefits, even after winning your appeal.

I didn't have a lawyer, but I spent about a week preparing. I gathered all my emails with my boss, the original job description, and the new duties they wanted me to do. The hearing was over the phone and lasted about 45 minutes. The judge was actually pretty nice and just wanted to understand the facts. My employer showed up too and gave their side. I was super nervous but just stuck to explaining exactly what happened. Tell your cousin to request all the documentation from his employer that they submitted to ESD - that helped me see exactly what they were claiming so I could prepare to address it.