Stuck in ESD adjudication for 3 weeks - already contacted legislators with no response

This is unfortunately super common with ESD these days. My claim was stuck in adjudication for 5 weeks before it finally got approved. The most likely reason is they're verifying your separation details with your employer. If your employer is slow to respond or contests the layoff in any way, it gets flagged for manual review (aka adjudication). If it helps at all, once approved, you'll get all those back weeks paid at once. But I know that doesn't help with immediate bills.

have u tried calling right when they open at 8am??? thats what i did and still took like 30 tries but eventually got thru. also make sure ur doing ur weekly claims even tho ur not getting paid yet!!!!!

Call your legislators OFFICE not just email!!!! Emails get ignored but phone calls don't. I was stuck in adjudication for 8 miserable weeks until I called my state rep's office and spoke to a staffer who got things moving within 2 days. They have special contacts at ESD that actually answer their phones.

I had the exact same issue last month. After trying for weeks to get through to ESD with no luck, I discovered a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me connected to an actual ESD agent in about 20 minutes. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3 The agent was able to tell me exactly why my claim was in adjudication (former employer hadn't responded) and put a note in my file to expedite review. Got approved 3 days later. Definitely worth it when you're desperate to get answers.

my neighbr was stuck in adjudication for 2 MONTHS!!!!! esd is SO BROKEN its unbelievable. he ended up having to take a terrible job at mcdonalds just to pay rent while waiting. the whole system needs to be thrown in the trash seriously.

I work with unemployment claims frequently, and here's what you need to know: 1. Adjudication typically happens when there's a "flag" on your claim that requires manual review. Common flags include: employer contesting the separation reason, earnings verification issues, availability for work questions, or identity verification. 2. The standard adjudication process is currently taking 4-6 weeks due to high volume. 3. While waiting, make absolutely sure you: - File your weekly claims on time every week - Complete your three job search activities weekly and log them - Respond immediately to any requests for information - Keep your contact information updated 4. If you have immediate financial needs, contact your local WorkSource office about emergency assistance programs while waiting for unemployment benefits.

this happened to me to!! i had to borrow money from my parents to pay rent. so embarrasing at my age

Quick update suggestion - if you're not already, make sure you're answering "YES" to the question about being able and available for work on your weekly claims. Some people mistakenly say "no" thinking it means they don't have a job yet, but that actually flags your claim for adjudication since being available for work is a requirement for benefits.

Just wanted to check back - any updates? Were you able to get through to anyone yet? Don't give up!