Will ESD backpay unemployment benefits if I start working before claim is approved?

congrats on the job! i think they still pay u for weeks u were unemployed even if ur working now. at least thats what happened to my roommate last year. just make sure u report ur new job once u start otherwise they might keep paying u and then u'll have an overpayment issue

Yes, ESD will backpay you for all eligible weeks when you were unemployed, even if you're working when they finally approve your claim. The key points to remember: 1. Continue filing your weekly claims for EVERY week you're unemployed, even with no payments coming in 2. Report accurately when you start working (exact date and hours) 3. Stop filing weekly claims once you begin employment 4. Make sure your contact information is current so they can reach you if needed The review process can be frustrating, but your eligible weeks remain payable regardless of your current employment status when they finish their determination.

idk what these people r saying... my cousin never got backpay after he started working... esd is super picky about this stuff... they look for ANY reason not to pay u

CALL THEM NOW!!! I waited 11 weeks last year for my claim to process and almost lost my car because of it. The website never updates with useful info. You NEED to talk to an actual person at ESD before you start the new job to make sure everything is documented correctly. Good luck actually getting through on their phone lines though - took me 40+ calls over 3 days.

Make sure you're still filing your weekly claims while waiting for the review to complete! I see a lot of people forget this step and it causes huge problems with backpay. If you stop filing weekly claims, ESD assumes you're no longer requesting benefits for those weeks. I learned this the hard way and had to appeal to get my backpay.

Your start date is SUPER important here. When I was in this situation, I made sure to document everything. Take screenshots of your claim status showing it's under review, save all emails from ESD, and keep a log of all your job search activities for those 7 weeks. If there's any dispute later about your eligibility for those weeks, you'll have proof that you were actively seeking work and eligible for benefits during that period.

When you start your new job, log into your eServices account and update your employment status immediately. There's a specific section for reporting new employment. This creates a clear record in the system about when you became employed again. Also, check your determination letters carefully once they arrive - sometimes they miss paying certain weeks and you'll need to call to get it corrected.

I finally received all my backpay after waiting 9 weeks in adjudication and starting a new job in the meantime. Here's what I learned from my experience: 1. The adjudication process is completely separate from your current employment status 2. The determination is based on your eligibility during each claimed week 3. Starting a new job doesn't cancel your eligibility for previous weeks 4. You MUST continue weekly claims during the waiting period 5. Once approved, payments for eligible weeks process regardless of current employment Just make sure you're completely honest about your start date with the new employer. If you report even one day late, it can cause overpayment issues later.