Week 5 of ESD adjudication with no answer - when will I get a decision or payment?

it depends on what ur claim is being adjudicated for. if its just verifying ur identity could be 2-3 weeks, if its something more complicated like they're checking with ur previous employer about separation reason it can take 6-8 weeks or even longer. did u check ur notices section on eservices? theres usually a letter explaining why ur in adjudication

What you're experiencing is unfortunately common. The standard adjudication timeline right now is 4-8 weeks, though some claims are resolved faster. Here are a few things you should know: 1. Keep filing your weekly claims even without payment 2. Check your "Notices" tab AND "Letters" tab in eServices daily 3. Make sure you've uploaded any identity verification documents they requested 4. Verify your previous employer has responded to ESD's request for information If your claim was due to a layoff/reduction in force, adjudication usually moves faster than misconduct or voluntary quit cases. The best way to check your status is to actually speak with an ESD representative directly, though getting through on the phones is extremely difficult.

My adjudication took 7 WEEKS last year and then they denied me anyway!!! The whole system is designed to make you give up. They hope you'll just stop filing and go away. I appealed my denial and won but that took ANOTHER 6 weeks. ESD is the absolute worst government agency to deal with!!!! 😡

have u checked ur spam folder for emails from them? sometimes they send stuff but it goes to junk mail

I was in your exact situation in January. After 4 weeks of adjudication with no updates, I finally managed to get through to an ESD agent who solved my issue in 10 minutes - turns out there was a simple verification problem they needed to clear up. The biggest challenge is actually reaching someone at ESD. I eventually used a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me through to an agent within an hour after being unable to reach anyone for weeks. They have a video that shows how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3 Whatever you do, keep filing those weekly claims! If approved, you'll get backpay for all weeks properly filed, even during adjudication.

just wondering did u get fired or quit ur last job? that makes a BIG difference in adjudication time

if its a layoff it shouldnt take that long. somethings probably missing in ur file. definitely try to get through to someone on the phone

I'm currently in week 4 of adjudication for a simple layoff too! This is ridiculous. Has anybody had luck contacting their state representative's office to help push things along? I've heard they can sometimes expedite ESD claims that are stuck?

To follow up on my earlier comment - yes, when I finally got through to an agent, they resolved my issue immediately. The agent told me they had been waiting for verification from my previous employer, but they never received it. The agent was able to make some calls and verify my employment details right then, and my claim was approved the next day. Payments for all back weeks showed up in my account about 3 days later. Seriously though, the key is getting through to an actual person at ESD who can look at your specific claim details and take action.

good luck!! keep us updated on what happens