Stuck with 2 adjudications for 7 weeks - seasonal worker with new job offer can't reach ESD

Seasonal work adjudications are super common but shouldn't take 7 weeks! They're probably reviewing your availability for work and whether you meet the "able and available" requirements while having a future job lined up. Have you checked your ESD portal for any messages or requests for documents they might need from you? Sometimes they need additional proof from seasonal workers.

same thing happened to me last yr during my off-season. turned out they needed proof I was still looking for work EVEN THO I had a return-to-work date. make sure ur still doing ur job search activities every week!!! they're super picky about that

After struggling for WEEKS with a similar situation (I'm in agriculture, so also seasonal), I finally got through to ESD using Claimyr. It costs money but honestly worth every penny when you're waiting on thousands in benefits. You just go to claimyr.com, they call ESD for you and then connect you when an agent is ready to talk. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3 The agent I spoke to cleared up my adjudication in 15 minutes - turned out they needed verification of my return-to-work date that somehow never showed up in my portal.

The ESD SYSTEM IS COMPLETELY BROKEN!!! I've been dealing with these EXACT issues for years as a seasonal construction worker. They create these stupid adjudications for THE SAME ISSUES every single season even though nothing changes! Why can't they just note in their system that you're seasonal with a return-to-work date?? It's absolutely RIDICULOUS that we have to go through this EVERY SINGLE YEAR!!! The worst part is they'll eventually approve you but won't pay you the back weeks until you hound them repeatedly!!!

this is why i always tell people to CALL right away don't wait 7 weeks!!! now your probably stuck in the backlog

When you have multiple adjudications, it's typically looking at different eligibility issues. For seasonal workers, the first adjudication (3/12) is likely about your able and available status given your future job offer. The second one (3/20) might be examining whether you're actively seeking work despite having a return date. Here's what I recommend: 1. Continue your job search activities (all 3 per week) 2. Upload your offer letter to your ESD documents if you haven't already 3. Try contacting your state representative's office - they have special ESD liaisons 4. Check if you qualify for "standby" status which would waive job search requirements 5. Send a secure message through the portal specifically asking about each adjudication date The good news is that once approved, you'll receive all back payments. The system is slow but generally works eventually.

did u check ur standby status? when i worked seasonal fishing i got put on standby and didnt have to do job search. u should qualify with ur return date

Update: I finally got through to ESD! Used the Claimyr service that someone suggested and got connected to an agent in about 20 minutes. Turns out both adjudications were related to my seasonal status, but for different reasons. The first one was questioning my availability since I have a future job lined up, and the second was about whether I qualify for standby (which I didn't know was an option). The agent cleared both adjudications right away once I explained my situation. She said my claim should be processed within 48 hours, and I'll get all my back payments at once. Such a relief! Thanks everyone for your help and suggestions!