Quit due to workplace harassment - ESD denied claim but items still in adjudication?

You need to file your appeal right away. You only have 30 days from the date on that denial letter to submit it. Don't wait for the adjudication to finish - that could be a system glitch or they might be investigating different aspects of your claim. The appeal process is separate and has a strict deadline. Make sure you include all your HR documentation about the harassment when you submit your appeal. Since you quit, you'll need to prove it was for "good cause" related to the work environment.

omg this happend to me 2!! they denied me but had stuff still in adjudaction. its so stupid how they do that. i talked to my friend and she said its cuz they decided on the main reason u quit but still looking at other stuff. but yeah do the appeal thing fast!!

THE SYSTEM IS RIGGED AGAINST US! They automatically deny people who quit and make you fight through appeals. I had DOCUMENTED HARASSMENT too and they still denied me initially. You have to appeal and be super specific about why you had NO CHOICE but to quit. Document EVERYTHING. Dates, names, incidents, when you reported to HR, copies of emails. They make it confusing on purpose with the "adjudication" stuff still showing!!! It's just to confuse you and hope you miss the appeal deadline!!!

This is actually fairly common with voluntary quit situations. ESD typically makes an initial determination on the main separation issue (your quit) while potentially still investigating other aspects of your claim (like ability to work, availability, etc). You should definitely file your appeal within the 30-day timeframe if you believe your quit was for good cause. Make sure your appeal specifically addresses: 1) The harassment was work-related, 2) You reported it to your employer, 3) The employer failed to resolve it, and 4) You had no reasonable alternative but to quit. Documentation from HR will be crucial here.

when i quit my toxic job last year they denied me too... but i never appealed cuz i didnt think id win. now i regret it. definitely appeal!! and yeah the whole adjudication thing is weird, mine sat like that for months even after i gave up on the claim

I went through something similar with workplace harassment in 2024. Had to appeal after initial denial. The key is having documentation ready. Since you reported to HR multiple times and have statements, you're in a better position than I was. One thing that really helped me was being able to actually speak with an ESD agent to understand what was happening with my claim. After days of trying, I used Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through to an agent in about 10 minutes. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3. The agent explained exactly what was happening with my different adjudication items and gave me specific advice for my appeal.

One important thing to understand is that ESD evaluates different eligibility factors separately. They may have made a determination on your separation issue (the quit) while still investigating other aspects like your ability to work or availability. Here's what I recommend: 1. File your appeal immediately - you have 30 days from the date on the determination letter. 2. In your appeal, focus specifically on proving you had good cause to quit due to harassment. 3. Include ALL documentation: HR reports, emails, witness statements if possible. 4. Continue to file your weekly claims during the appeal process. 5. Be prepared for a hearing where you'll need to explain your situation. For workplace harassment cases, you need to show you made reasonable efforts to resolve the situation before quitting (your HR reports help with this). The fact that the harassment escalated to property damage (your car being egged) strengthens your case for good cause.

Since you mentioned filing statements with HR multiple times, make sure to include copies of ALL of those with your appeal. For voluntary quit cases related to harassment, ESD is looking for evidence that 1) the harassment was severe enough to justify quitting and 2) you made reasonable attempts to resolve the issue before quitting. The car egging incident should be documented as well - did you file a police report? That would strengthen your case substantially.

i just remembered something! my friend who had a similar thing happen said its super important in ur appeal to use the exact words "good cause" when explaining why u quit. they look for that specific term i guess? also mention that u had "no reasonable alternative" but to quit. those are like the magic words apparently lol

Quick update question - did your denial letter specifically state the reason for denial? If it mentions your voluntary quit as the reason, then that confirms they've made a determination on the separation issue while still investigating other aspects of your claim. This is important because it tells you exactly what to focus on in your appeal.