Waited 3 weeks after ESD adjudicator interview - normal wait time for decision?

In my experience, you should hear something within 7-10 business days after your adjudication interview. When your as-of date changes, it usually means they're actively processing your claim, but three weeks is definitely on the longer side. I'd recommend calling ESD to check if there's a hold-up or if they need additional information from you. Sometimes they make a decision but the letter gets delayed in the system or lost in the mail.

mine took like 4-5 weeks last year so maybe its normal? idk tho everyones different

I WENT THROUGH THIS EXACT THING IN DECEMBER!!! Talked to adjudicator on Dec 2, as-of date changed, and then NOTHING for almost 4 WEEKS!! I called literally 47 times (counted on my phone) and couldn't get through to anyone. Finally got my approval letter on Dec 28th. The system is COMPLETELY BROKEN and they don't care at all about people waiting for their money!!! Keep trying to call though because sometimes there ARE issues they don't tell you about.

Hey there, I actually found a service called Claimyr that helped me get through to ESD when I was in a similar situation. My adjudication had been pending for weeks and I couldn't get any updates. The service basically holds your place in line and calls you when an ESD agent is available. Saved me from having to redial for hours. Their website is claimyr.com and they have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3. Totally worth it since I found out they needed one more document from me that was holding everything up.

my brother in law works for esd and he says its taking longer now cuz they lost a bunch of staff after covid plus theyve got a new computer system that has problems lol. typical government stuff.

hi so my situation was different but kind of similar? i had an adjudicator call me about my availability for work (i had some childcare issues) and my as of date changed but then nothing for like 2 weeks and i was freaking out but then i realized i never actually submitted my childcare documentation they asked for lol. maybe check if theres anything they requested that you missed? just a thought!

For everyone's reference, here's the current ESD timeline expectations: 1. After adjudication interview: 2-4 weeks for decision (longer during high volume periods) 2. If additional information is requested: clock restarts after they receive your information 3. If approved: payment typically processes 2-3 business days after decision 4. If denied: appeals must be filed within 30 days of decision letter date The most important thing is to continue filing weekly claims during this waiting period. If your claim is approved, you'll only receive payment for weeks properly claimed, regardless of how long the decision took. Also, check your spam/junk folders for ESD communications, as their emails sometimes get filtered.