Multiple weeks disqualified on ESD claim despite no income - appeal worth it?

Same thing happened 2 my husband!!! 2 weeks approved then 4 weeks disqualified with NO REASON given. ESD is a joke!!

This is actually quite common with ESD. There are several possible reasons why your subsequent weeks were disqualified: 1. There could be an adjudication issue that hasn't been properly flagged in your account 2. Your job search activities might need more detail even if you're entering the correct number 3. Sometimes there are employer responses that trigger automatic disqualifications 4. Your availability for work questions might have raised a flag Definitely file an appeal - you have 30 days from each disqualification notice. While waiting for the appeal, continue filing your weekly claims and keep detailed records of all your job search activities. Appeals for these types of issues typically get resolved in the claimant's favor if you've been doing everything correctly.

i think you should check if your previous employer is contesting your claim. my roomate had something similar happen and it turned out the company was telling ESD he quit when he was actually laid off

DEFINITELY FILE AN APPEAL RIGHT AWAY!!!! I had 5 weeks disqualified last year for some stupid reason about my availability even though I answered everything correctly. The appeal process is actually pretty straightforward - you just submit a written statement explaining why you believe the disqualification is incorrect. Mine took about 6 weeks to resolve but I got ALL my back payments at once. Over $4000! Just make sure you keep filing every single week while waiting for the appeal decision.

Have you tried using Claimyr to get through to an ESD agent? I was in the exact same situation last month - multiple disqualifications for no reason. I spent days trying to get through on the phone with no luck. Someone on this forum recommended Claimyr (claimyr.com) and it actually worked. They have a system that waits on hold for you and calls you back when an agent is available. There's a video demo at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3 that shows how it works. It saved me from having to file an appeal because the agent was able to fix the issue on the spot - turns out there was a flag on my account that wasn't showing up in eServices.

heyy i think i know what happened to u... when u get severance they sometimes disqualify u for more weeks depending on how much severance u got. like if ur weekly benefit is $892 and u got $4200 severance they might disqualify u for like 4-5 weeks. did u ask about this when u called?

Based on my experience working with unemployment claimants, I would recommend pursuing both options simultaneously: file an appeal AND continue trying to reach an agent by phone. Appeals protect your rights and establish a formal record, but speaking with an agent might resolve the issue faster. One important question: Have you checked your spam/junk email folder? ESD often sends requests for additional information that claimants miss, resulting in automatic disqualifications. These emails don't always trigger alerts in your eServices account. Also, verify your identity verification status in your account. Post-pandemic, ESD implemented stricter ID verification requirements, and failing to complete this process can result in disqualifications without clear notification. Keep detailed records of all communications, screenshots of your weekly claims, and documentation of your job search activities. These will be crucial for your appeal if needed.

This whole system is designed to make people give up!!! i had a friend who got disqualified for 7 weeks straight and he just stopped filing because it was so frustrating. dont give up!!!

UPDATE: I finally got through to someone at ESD today! Turns out there was an employer response questioning my availability for work because I had mentioned potentially taking some classes during my exit interview. The ESD agent put me in for adjudication review and said I should continue filing weekly claims while they investigate. She said it could take 3-4 weeks for the adjudication to complete, but that I should receive all back payments if it's decided in my favor. I'm still going to file an appeal just to be safe (within the 30-day window). Thank you everyone for your advice and support!