Stuck in ESD adjudication for 8 weeks with no explanation or payments - what can I do?

This is unfortunately pretty common with ESD right now. Adjudication can take anywhere from 2-12 weeks, but 8 weeks without any communication is definitely on the extreme end. Here are a few things you can try: 1. Contact your state representative's office - they often have liaisons who can escalate ESD issues 2. Submit a message through your eServices portal specifically asking what documents they need for adjudication 3. Check if you have any alerts or messages in your eServices dashboard that might indicate what's causing the hold 4. Make sure your identity verification is complete (if they asked for it) The system is frustrating, but don't give up. Also, keep doing your job search activities and filing weekly - if approved, you'll get paid retroactively for all those weeks.

same thing hapend to me last month!!! i waited 6 weeks in ajudication and then they just denied me without any explanation. try checking ur correspondance folder in eservices, sometimes they send letters asking for info but dont email u about it. the whole system is rigged if u ask me.

I was stuck in adjudication for 10 weeks earlier this year, and the only thing that finally worked was using Claimyr to get through to an ESD agent. It's a service that basically holds your place in line so you don't have to sit on hold for hours. I was super skeptical at first, but it worked surprisingly well - got through to an actual human in about 20 minutes who could see exactly what was holding up my claim. Their website is claimyr.com and they have a video demo that shows how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3 The agent I spoke with was able to expedite my adjudication by noting I was facing financial hardship. Got my first payment about a week later. Might be worth trying since you've already waited 8 weeks.

Let me clarify a few things about adjudication that might help: Adjudication happens when there's a question about your eligibility. Common reasons include: - Separation issues (were you fired, quit, laid off?) - Availability for work concerns - Income reporting discrepancies - Identity verification issues You mentioned nobody has contacted you, but have you checked your Correspondence folder in eServices? ESD often sends letters there without email notifications. Also check your spam folder. For immediate financial help while waiting, contact your local WorkSource office about emergency assistance programs. They can sometimes provide rent assistance or other support even while your UI claim is pending. And yes, definitely contact your state representative as someone else suggested. They can often get answers from ESD much faster than you can on your own.

THE ESD SYSTEM IS COMPLETELY BROKEN!!!! I was in adjudication for TWELVE WEEKS with zero communication, then got denied because they claimed I "didn't respond" to requests I never received. Had to appeal to OAH and wait ANOTHER 6 weeks just to get a hearing. The whole time I couldn't pay rent and nearly became homeless. You need to BOMBARD them with calls every single day until someone helps you. That's literally the only way. Their "we'll call you back" system is a JOKE - they NEVER call back. And those adjudicators? They exist, the agents just don't want to transfer you. Keep demanding to speak to a supervisor until someone helps!!!!

Quick question - have you been on unemployment before, or is this your first time? Sometimes adjudication happens because of issues from previous claims.

Since you found those letters requesting information about your job separation, here's what you need to do immediately: 1. Call ESD first thing tomorrow morning (right when they open at 8am) 2. Explain you just found the correspondence and want to provide the requested information 3. Have ready: your separation date, reason for separation (layoff due to restructuring), supervisor's name, any documentation of the layoff 4. Ask them to reopen the information request so you can respond 5. Request that they expedite your adjudication due to financial hardship If you can't get through by phone, use the secure message feature in eServices to explain the situation and attach any documentation of your layoff (termination letter, separation agreement, etc). The good news is that if approved, you'll get paid for all weeks you've claimed, even during this adjudication period. So keep filing those weekly claims no matter what.

i dont mean to make u more stressed but u should also apply 4 food stamps while ur waiting!!! esd is taking forever these days and food stamps (SNAP) is much faster. also check if ur city has rent assistance programs cuz lots of places do

Just checking back - were you able to get through to ESD? Any updates on your situation?