Status changed to 'Adjudication in Progress' from 'Waiting for Information' - What's the ESD timeline now?

The 'Adjudication in Progress' status means an ESD adjudicator has been assigned to review your case. In my experience (I went through this last year), this phase typically takes 2-3 weeks, though some cases resolve faster. The good news is that once a decision is made, if approved, you'll receive backpay for all eligible weeks you've claimed. Make sure you continue filing your weekly claims even while waiting for adjudication to complete - this is absolutely critical for getting those backpayments.

Mine took 6 WEEKS in adjudication!!! The system is COMPLETELY BROKEN. they expect us to survive on nothing while they take their sweet time making decisions. I ended up having to borrow money from family just to keep the lights on. AND THEN they had the nerve to disqualify me initially and I had to go through the whole appeal process which took ANOTHER 2 months. The ESD is a joke.

If you need to talk to an actual ESD agent (which I highly recommend), try using Claimyr. I was stuck in adjudication for weeks and couldn't get through on the phone lines. Claimyr got me connected to an ESD rep in about 45 minutes when I had been trying for days on my own with no success. The rep was able to tell me exactly what was holding up my claim and gave me a realistic timeline. You can see how it works in their video demo: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3. The website is claimyr.com if you want to check it out. Honestly was a game changer for my sanity during the wait.

hey just a tip, the 'adjudication in progress' status can mean different things depending on ur specific issue. what reason did they give for the adjudication? separation issue, able and available issue, job search related? the timeline can be really different depending on whats being investigated

Since your employer contested it, that explains the delay. For separation issues where there's a discrepancy, ESD has to gather evidence from both sides and make a determination. During this time, I'd recommend a few things: 1. Make sure your contact information is up-to-date in the system 2. Check your ESD Secure Message Center daily for any requests for additional information 3. Answer any phone calls, even from unknown numbers (could be an adjudicator) 4. Keep detailed records of all your communications with ESD And most importantly, continue filing your weekly claims regardless of what's happening with the adjudication process.

My adjudication took exactly 17 days from when it changed to that status. When they made the decision, my status changed to "paid" that same day and I received all my back payments the next business day via direct deposit. I had 5 weeks of back pay by that point. Each claim was different though - one of my friends waited over 2 months!

One more thing to consider - if you're facing potential eviction or having utilities shut off due to the delay in benefits, make sure to document this. If you do speak with an ESD representative, explain your hardship situation. In some cases, they can expedite claims that involve imminent homelessness or similar severe hardships. This doesn't guarantee faster processing, but it can help prioritize your case.

The whole adjudication thing is a joke anyway. Even if you get approved, half the time they mess up your payment amount or miss weeks. DOCUMENT EVERYTHING. Screenshot your weekly claim confirmations! Take pictures of ALL the documents you submit! The ESD system is designed to frustrate people into giving up on their rightful benefits.

I just got through to an ESD agent using that Claimyr service someone mentioned above. The agent was actually really helpful and explained that my case has been assigned to an adjudicator but they're currently working through a backlog. She added a note about my financial hardship and said while she couldn't promise anything, cases with documented hardships do sometimes get prioritized. She also confirmed all my documents were received correctly, which is a relief. Now it's just more waiting, but at least I know nothing is missing on my end.

I talked to esd they said from when it file it could take up to 8 weeks and you can fast track it if you have a notice of eviction or utilities tur off

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I'm in a similar situation - my claim has been in adjudication for about 10 days now after my employer initially contested my separation. Reading through all these experiences is both helpful and terrifying! The range of timelines seems so unpredictable. @Oliver Weber I'm glad you were able to get through to an agent and confirm your documents are all there. That's a huge relief when you're dealing with so much uncertainty. I've been keeping detailed records of everything like others suggested, and I'm definitely going to look into that emergency rental assistance while I wait. It's frustrating how much financial stress this process puts people through when we're already dealing with job loss. Keeping my fingers crossed for all of us waiting in adjudication limbo!

I'm in week 2 of adjudication myself and this thread has been incredibly helpful! My situation is also a separation issue where my former employer is claiming misconduct when I was actually laid off due to budget cuts. It's so frustrating that employers can just make false claims to avoid their UI tax increases while we're left struggling to pay bills. I've been documenting everything and plan to try Claimyr tomorrow to get through to an agent. @Oliver Weber glad you got some clarity on your case - having confirmation that your documents are all there must be such a relief! For anyone else going through this, I also want to mention that many local churches and community organizations have emergency assistance funds that can help with rent or utilities while waiting for benefits. You don't have to be a member to apply for help. I found this out through my county's social services website. Stay strong everyone - we'll get through this!

I'm new to this community but unfortunately not new to the ESD adjudication nightmare. I've been lurking and reading everyone's experiences while waiting for my own claim to get resolved. It's both comforting and terrifying to see I'm not alone in this struggle! My claim has been in adjudication for 3 weeks now over a separation issue - my employer is claiming I quit when I was actually terminated for "restructuring" (aka they didn't want to pay severance). I've submitted tons of documentation including emails showing the termination was company-initiated, but here I am still waiting. Reading through all your experiences has given me some hope though, especially seeing that people do eventually get their backpay. I'm definitely going to try Claimyr based on the recommendations here - seems like talking to an actual agent makes a huge difference in understanding what's really happening with your case. Thank you all for sharing your stories and tips. It helps to know there's a community going through the same thing!

I've been following this thread closely as someone who just entered adjudication myself last week. The range of experiences here is both eye-opening and nerve-wracking - from 17 days to 6+ weeks! What strikes me most is how much employer contests seem to complicate things. For those dealing with separation disputes, it might be worth gathering any additional documentation you can think of - performance reviews, company announcements about layoffs, witness statements from coworkers, etc. I'm also seeing a pattern where people who manage to speak with an actual ESD agent (whether through Claimyr or other methods) get much better information about their specific case status. The hardship escalation option that @FireflyDreams mentioned could be crucial for anyone facing eviction or utility shutoffs. It's unfortunate that we have to advocate so hard for benefits we're entitled to, but this community support makes the process a little less isolating. Wishing everyone quick resolutions!

I'm currently going through adjudication myself (day 12) and this thread has been incredibly helpful! My situation is similar to many here - employer contested my layoff claiming performance issues when it was clearly part of company-wide budget cuts. What I've learned from reading everyone's experiences is that documentation really is everything, and getting through to an actual ESD agent makes a huge difference. I used Claimyr yesterday after seeing the recommendations here and finally got some clarity on my case status. The agent confirmed they're still waiting for my employer to respond to their inquiry, which explains the delay. She also mentioned that cases with employer disputes typically take longer because they have to give the employer time to respond (usually 10 business days) before moving forward. For anyone just starting this process, I'd definitely recommend: 1) Screenshot/save everything, 2) Continue weekly claims no matter what, 3) Don't hesitate to use services like Claimyr to get real information, and 4) Apply for emergency assistance while you wait. This community has been a lifeline during such a stressful time - thank you all for sharing your experiences and supporting each other!

I'm currently on day 8 of adjudication for a separation issue and reading through all these experiences has been both reassuring and terrifying! My employer is claiming I was fired for cause when I was actually part of a mass layoff - they eliminated my entire department. I've submitted emails, organizational charts, and even a news article about the company's restructuring, but here I am still waiting. The range of timelines shared here (17 days to 6+ weeks) shows how unpredictable this process really is. I'm definitely going to try Claimyr based on all the positive experiences people have shared - it seems like getting actual information from an ESD agent makes such a difference compared to just waiting in the dark. For anyone else dealing with employer contests, I found it helpful to organize all my documentation chronologically with a summary sheet explaining how each piece supports my case. Probably overkill, but I figure the clearer I can make it for the adjudicator, the better. Thanks to everyone for sharing their stories and advice - this community support means so much when dealing with such a stressful and opaque system!

I'm currently on day 5 of adjudication myself and this thread has been incredibly helpful and reassuring! My situation is a bit different - I was laid off due to company downsizing but my employer isn't contesting it, they just haven't responded to ESD's inquiry yet. Reading everyone's experiences here has taught me so much about what to expect and how to be proactive during this waiting period. The Claimyr recommendations are really compelling - I think I'm going to try that tomorrow to get some actual information about my case status rather than just checking the website obsessively every day. It's amazing how much clearer people's situations become once they can actually talk to an ESD agent. I've been documenting everything and continuing my weekly claims religiously after reading the advice here. The backpay aspect gives me hope that once this is resolved, I'll get everything I'm owed for the weeks I've been waiting. For anyone just starting this process, this community has shown me that we're definitely not alone in dealing with these delays and uncertainties. The support and practical advice from people who've been through it is invaluable. Hang in there everyone - it sounds like most people do eventually get their benefits approved, even if the timeline is frustratingly unpredictable!

I'm dealing with a very similar situation and wanted to share what I've learned from my experience. I've been in adjudication for about 2 weeks now after my employer contested my separation (claiming misconduct when I was clearly laid off due to restructuring). The waiting is absolutely brutal, especially when bills are piling up. Based on what I've gathered from speaking with ESD agents and reading through cases like this, separation disputes where employers contest the reason tend to take longer because ESD has to investigate both sides thoroughly. They typically give employers 10 business days to respond to their inquiry, which can stretch the timeline significantly. A few things that have helped me during this process: - I used Claimyr (mentioned above) and it was incredibly helpful for getting real information about my case status - Applied for emergency rental assistance through my county while waiting - Set up a detailed spreadsheet tracking all my weekly claim submissions and documentation - Contacted local food banks and community assistance programs to help stretch my remaining funds The uncertainty is the worst part, but from what I've seen, most people with solid documentation like yours do eventually get approved. The backpay should cover all the weeks you've been filing, which helps make up for the financial stress of waiting. Keep filing those weekly claims and don't give up! This process is designed to be frustrating, but you have a legitimate claim and the documentation to back it up.

Reading through everyone's experiences here has been both helpful and nerve-wracking as someone who just started this process! I'm currently on day 3 of adjudication for a separation issue where my employer is claiming I resigned when I was actually terminated as part of budget cuts. The financial anxiety is already starting to hit, and seeing timelines ranging from 2-6+ weeks is honestly terrifying. I'm taking notes on all the advice shared here - definitely planning to try Claimyr based on the overwhelmingly positive experiences people have had getting through to actual ESD agents. The tip about organizing documentation chronologically with summary sheets is brilliant, and I'm going to set up that spreadsheet tracking system that @Carmen Ortiz mentioned. It's infuriating how many employers seem to contest legitimate layoffs just to protect their UI tax rates while leaving us in financial limbo. But this community has shown me I'm not alone in dealing with this broken system. The support and practical advice from everyone who's been through this is invaluable - from emergency assistance resources to the importance of continuing weekly claims during adjudication. Thank you all for sharing your stories and creating this space where we can help each other navigate such a stressful and opaque process. I'll keep you posted on how my case progresses!

I'm currently on day 16 of adjudication and this thread has been such a lifeline during this stressful time! My case involves a separation dispute where my employer claimed I was fired for performance issues when I was actually laid off due to company restructuring. Like so many others here, I've been dealing with the financial stress of waiting while bills pile up. I finally used Claimyr yesterday after seeing all the recommendations here and it was absolutely worth it. Got connected to an ESD agent in about 20 minutes who was able to tell me that my case is actively being reviewed by an adjudicator and that all my documentation looks good. She couldn't give me an exact timeline but said contested separation cases typically take 3-4 weeks, so I'm hopefully getting close to a resolution. For anyone new to this process, the advice in this thread is gold - keep filing weekly claims religiously, document everything, and don't hesitate to use services like Claimyr to get real information instead of just obsessively checking the website. I also applied for emergency assistance through my county's social services department which has helped bridge the gap while waiting. The uncertainty is brutal but reading everyone's experiences here shows that people with solid documentation do eventually get approved. Hang in there everyone - we'll get through this together! I'll update when I hear anything definitive about my case.