Multiple adjudications on ESD claim - are they working on separate issues?

Yes, two adjudications typically means they're looking into two separate issues with your claim. I went through this last year. In my case, they were investigating both my reason for separation from my job AND whether I was able and available for work due to some childcare issues I mentioned. Each adjudication is handled independently, though sometimes by the same adjudicator.

OMG I had the SAME THING back in February!! It took them FOREVER to sort it out!! So frustrating!!

Two adjudications means two separate issues are being reviewed. Common combinations include: - Job separation reason + able and available for work - Work search requirements + refusing suitable work - School attendance + voluntary quit The ESD adjudicator might contact your former employer for one issue and you directly for the other. Make sure you answer any calls from unknown numbers and check your eServices account daily for questionnaires that need to be completed. With two adjudications, your claim will likely take longer than the standard 3 weeks. Each issue must be resolved before payments can be released.

yep two different things they lookin at. i had three on mine last year lol. took almost 7 weeks to get paid but they did backpay everything once it cleared

I've been through multiple adjudications before - each one is a separate issue they're investigating about your claim. The problem is that their system won't release ANY payments until ALL adjudications are cleared. So even if they resolve one issue quickly, you won't see money until both are done. Have you tried calling them? I know it's nearly impossible to get through on the regular numbers, but I found a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me get through to an ESD agent in about 20 minutes instead of spending days trying to call. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3 When I finally got through, the agent was able to tell me exactly what both adjudications were about and gave me an estimated timeline. Made a huge difference in my stress levels!

Yes, once I got through to an actual ESD agent, they could see details that aren't visible in the online portal. The agent told me exactly what each adjudication was investigating and even gave me an estimate of when they might be resolved. They also added notes to my file about my financial hardship, which seemed to help speed things up a bit. Definitely worth making the call if you can get through.

Multiple adjudications is never a good sign, unfortunately. In my experience working with claimants, this typically adds weeks to the process. Each issue must be investigated separately, though they try to assign them to the same adjudicator when possible. Make sure you've submitted all requested documentation and responded to any fact-finding questionnaires. If you haven't received any questionnaires, that could mean they're still gathering information from your employer. You can also submit a hardship request if you're facing eviction, utility shutoff, or inability to afford medications. This won't guarantee faster processing but can sometimes move your claim up in priority.

I swear ESD makes this process as confusing as possible on purpose. Why can't they just TELL you what the issues are instead of making you guess? The whole system is designed to discourage people from collecting benefits they're entitled to. It's ridiculous that we have to play detective with our own claims.

Thank you everyone for your responses! I finally managed to get through to ESD this morning. Turns out one adjudication is about my job separation (since I quit my previous job for a new offer that fell through) and the other is about some part-time gig work I did last year that I completely forgot to mention. The agent said they're trying to determine if I reported all my earnings correctly. They couldn't give me an exact timeline but said both issues are assigned to adjudicators now. I also filed a hardship request as someone suggested. Fingers crossed this gets resolved soon!