Weekly claim suddenly 'pending' after reopening UI claim - eligibility being questioned again?

This happened to me too! It's probably because you had that gap in filing. Same thing when I took 3 weeks off for a temp job. When I started filing again everything was fine for a month then BOOM - pending for no reason. So annoying.

When you reopen a claim after a break, ESD often automatically flags it for an eligibility review, even if you were previously approved. The system is designed to check if anything changed during your break from filing that might affect your eligibility. This is actually routine, but the frustrating part is they don't clearly communicate this to claimants. In most cases, it resolves within 3-5 business days without you needing to do anything. If it's still pending after a week, that's when you should start trying to contact them.

CALL THEM ASAP!!! Don't listen to people saying wait. My claim got stuck in 'pending' for 8 WEEKS because I didn't call right away. The longer u wait, the longer it takes to fix. The system is totally broken and waiting just puts you at the back of the line. TRUST ME ON THIS!!!

From my experance, if theres a gap in ur claims somtimes it triggers what they call an 'automated adjudication' which is basikly the computer checking if your still eligible. mine did this 2x but then fixed itself after like 3 days both times. just my 2 cents but probly no need 2 panic yet

This is a common issue after reopening claims. The system automatically flags them for review, especially if there's been any change in your reporting. A couple things to check that might be causing this: 1. Did you report any earnings, even small ones, on your last weekly claim? 2. Did you answer any questions differently than before? 3. Did you miss reporting any work search activities? Any of these can trigger a review. If it's still pending by Thursday, I'd recommend contacting them directly.

That one-day gig is definitely what caused this. Any time you report earnings, the system flags your claim for manual review to ensure you're reporting accurately. It's frustrating but it's actually a good thing - they're making sure people who are working full-time aren't also collecting benefits. The pending status should clear within 5 business days.

my frend works at esd and says they r super backed up right now cuz they just did a system update. so evrything is taking longer then usual.

UPDATE: My claim just switched from pending to paid this morning! Only took 3 days in the end. Thanks everyone for the advice and helping me not panic (too much). For anyone else who has this happen - the one-day job I reported definitely seems to have triggered the review, but it resolved itself without me having to call.

So glad to hear it worked out! This is exactly why I always tell people to report their earnings honestly even if it triggers a review - it's better to be transparent and deal with a few days of pending status than to risk getting flagged for unreported income later. Your experience is really helpful for others who might be in the same situation. The system may be frustrating but at least it's somewhat predictable once you understand how it works.