Will my ESD benefits continue if my January job offer falls through but I declined another offer?

This is actually a good question about UI eligibility. When you decline a suitable job offer, ESD can potentially disqualify you. However, since you accepted another position that starts later, you should document everything. Keep copies of both job offers showing the wage difference and your acceptance of the January position. Report the job you accepted on your weekly claim as "future employment" and continue your job search activities until then. You should be able to maintain eligibility as long as you can show you're still making progress toward employment.

omg i had almost this exact situation last yr!! the job i turned down reported me to esd and they froze my benefits immediately. took FOREVER to explain everything!!

YOU 100% NEED TO TELL THEM ABOUT BOTH JOBS!!! I didn't report a job I turned down last year and got hit with a $2,800 overpayment notice six months later!!! The system is designed to trap people - the employer WILL report that you declined their offer and ESD will consider it refusing suitable work. The fact that you accepted a better job might save you but ONLY IF YOU REPORT EVERYTHING UP FRONT!!!!!

Speaking from experience with ESD regulations, here's what you need to know: 1. You must report both job offers on your weekly claim 2. For the declined offer, select "refused work" and be prepared to explain why 3. For the January position, report it as "obtained employment" with the future start date 4. Continue filing weekly claims and completing job search activities until your January job begins The key factor will be whether ESD considers the declined job "suitable employment." Since you accepted a higher-paying position in your field, you have a reasonable argument for declining the lower-paying offer. However, be prepared for your claim to potentially go into adjudication while they review your situation.

I had my benefits put on hold for EIGHT WEEKS last year because of something like this! You definitely need to call ESD directly and explain your situation - but good luck actually getting through to anyone. I spent 4 days hitting redial and never got past the automated system.

This situation is actually covered in ESD's eligibility guidelines. You generally won't be disqualified for refusing work if you can demonstrate that you've accepted other suitable employment with a definite start date. The key is properly documenting both offers and being transparent in your weekly claims. Make sure to: 1. Report both job offers in your weekly claim 2. Note that you declined one due to accepting another position 3. Continue completing your job search requirements until your start date 4. Keep documentation of both offers showing the pay difference If your January job falls through, you should immediately resume your job search and document your efforts to find a replacement position. That would show good faith effort to maintain eligibility.

wait but what happns if the janurary job doesnt actualy give u enough hours? my cousin got a job that promised 40hrs but then only gave him like 10-15 a week. UI wouldnt give him partial benefits cuz he "voluntarily accepted parttime work" or somethin like that. just be careful!!!!

Update on my situation - I took everyone's advice and reported both job offers on my weekly claim yesterday. I got a notification this morning that my claim is now under review and benefits are on hold. Great. Now I'm completely screwed if I don't get this resolved before rent is due. Has anyone successfully navigated adjudication quickly? I'm starting to panic.

I just wanted to follow up - did you get this resolved? I've seen similar situations get cleared up within 7-10 days when all the documentation is properly submitted. If you're still stuck in adjudication, you might want to try contacting your state representative's office. They often have dedicated staff who can expedite ESD issues.