Weekly claims showing 'disqualified' with no decision after 5 weeks - normal for ESD?

ya this is totally normal with ESD now. all my weeklys said disqualified for like 6 weeks then one day they all switched to paid and i got all my back pay at once. dont stress just keep filing your weekly claims!

This is actually not completely normal. While it's common for weekly claims to show various statuses during adjudication, 'disqualified' specifically means ESD has made some determination that could affect eligibility. Since you don't see any issues listed, this could indicate either: 1. A system display issue (happens more often than ESD admits) 2. An incomplete adjudication where they've flagged something but haven't notified you yet 3. A separation issue that's still being reviewed I would recommend checking your correspondence folder in eServices to see if there are any notices you missed, and also checking your spam folder for emails from ESD. You should also verify your identity verification is complete - many claims get held up there.

dont listen to that other person lol mine said disqualified for almost TWO MONTHS and then suddenly all paid. its just how their stupid system works. ESD is a mess right now with all the new claims from the tech layoffs.

I had EXACTLY the same issue back in January. All my weekly claims showed as disqualified for 6 weeks straight and my anxiety was through the roof! Turns out there was a simple issue with how my employer reported my final wages - they included my PTO payout which confused the system. I finally got hold of an ESD agent who fixed it in literally 5 minutes once I explained. Then two days later all my weeklies flipped to 'paid' and I got a lump sum deposit. Keep calling them - that's the only way to get it resolved quickly.

After dealing with ESD for years through multiple claims, I can tell you that 'disqualified' weekly claims during the initial decision period usually indicates one of two things: 1. Your claim is under review and that's just the default status until a decision is made (most common) 2. There's an issue that hasn't been properly flagged in the system Since there are no open issues showing, it's likely the first case. However, to be safe, you should: - Continue filing weekly claims - Double-check that your identity verification is complete - Verify your former employer has responded to ESD - Make sure you're completing all required job search activities (3 per week) If you want to resolve this faster, reaching an actual ESD agent is your best bet. The phone system is frustrating, but there are ways to get through.

Have you tried going to a WorkSource office in person? Sometimes they can help with ESD issues or at least give you better information than the website. Also check if your state rep has a constituent services person who helps with unemployment issues - I had to do that last year when my claim was stuck.

I went through the EXACT same situation last month! After weeks of frustration trying to reach ESD with no luck, I found a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me get through to an actual ESD agent. They have a system that basically holds your place in line and calls you when they connect with ESD. Saved me days of constant redialing. Once I talked to an agent, they explained my 'disqualified' status was just temporary while they processed my claim. Everything was fixed in one call. You can see how it works in their video: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3 Might be worth a try if you're still struggling to get through.

Yes, it actually worked! I was skeptical too, but after 3 weeks of failing to get through on my own, I was willing to try anything. I got connected to an ESD agent within a few hours. The agent told me that my 'disqualified' weekly claims were just showing that way while my claim was in adjudication, and she was able to expedite my claim since it had been pending for so long. All my weekly claims switched from 'disqualified' to 'paid' about 2 days later. Huge relief after weeks of stress!

Update: I've seen several cases in the past month where weekly claims show as 'disqualified' during adjudication, then automatically change to 'paid' once the main claim is approved. This seems to be a new system display issue with ESD's updated claim processing system. However, I still recommend trying to reach an agent after 5 weeks, as that exceeds their normal processing timeframe. If everything else in your claim looks good (identity verified, no issues showing, employer not contesting), then most likely your claim just needs a manual review to finalize approval.