Why do my weekly claims show 'Disqualified' when ESD ruled in my favor?

This sounds like a technical issue with your claim. Sometimes ESD systems don't properly update across all their databases. When your determination letter says you're eligible but your weekly claims show disqualified, it usually means there's another issue the system flagged that's different from what was already resolved. Common reasons include: 1. Not completing enough job search activities (need 3 per week) 2. Reporting earnings incorrectly 3. Answering a weekly claim question in a way that automatically disqualifies you 4. Having another adjudication issue that's separate from the one that was resolved You really need to speak with an agent directly to fix this. They can see exactly what's causing the disqualifications.

I had something similar happen last fall. My initial claim was approved after adjudication, but my weekly claims kept showing disqualified. Turns out there was a flag on my account regarding availability for work that wasn't cleared properly. The system thought I wasn't available full-time even though that's exactly what my determination letter addressed. You NEED to speak with an actual ESD agent. They can see things in their system that don't show up in your eServices portal. Have you tried calling right when they open at 8am? That used to work for me.

this happnd to me to!! so anoying. my aproved letter came but no $$$ for like 6 weeks. ended up being that i answered YES to a question about being on vacation when i wasnt but misunderstood the question. they need to make the questions clearer imho

I've been dealing with ESD for over a decade (on and off obviously) and seen this several times. The most common reason for this exact situation is that there's a second issue on your claim that wasn't part of the original determination. For example, they might have determined you're eligible based on your separation from employment, but there could be a separate issue about your availability, job search compliance, or even identity verification. Unfortunately, there's absolutely no way to fix this without speaking to a claims agent directly. The online system and automated phone system can't address these complex issues.

Try using Claimyr to reach ESD. I was in the exact same boat last month - approved claim but disqualified weeks. Was going crazy trying to get through on the phone. Found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me through to an ESD agent in about 20 minutes. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3 Turns out I had an identity verification flag that wasn't showing in my online account. The agent fixed it right away and I got all my back payments within 3 days.

@profile8 - Yes it works, not sketchy at all. They just help you get through the phone queue. The ESD agent was super helpful once I actually got to talk to one.

THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO MAKE YOU GIVE UP!!!! I had the EXACT same issue in 2023. They rule in your favor but then MYSTERIOUSLY every week shows disqualified. It's because they put RANDOM HOLDS on accounts and then DON'T TELL YOU WHY!!! I had to contact my state representative to get any help after 2 MONTHS of trying. The ESD doesn't care about us!!!

The terminology can be confusing, but there's an important distinction here: your claim being approved means you're eligible for the program, but each weekly certification can still be disqualified for various reasons. Check if you've answered any of these questions in a way that would trigger disqualification: - Did you report being unavailable for work on any day? - Did you refuse any job offers? - Did you report being unable to work due to illness? - Did you travel outside your job search area? If you can get through to ESD, ask them to review your weekly claim answers specifically.

Update us once you figure out what the issue was! It will help others who might run into similar problems in the future.