One thing no one mentioned - if you worked AT ALL during your benefit year (even part-time), you might qualify for a new claim. Worth checking into. The base period for a new claim would be different from your original one.

Based on your comment about working for 2 months last summer, you should definitely apply for a new claim. The worst they can say is no, but you might qualify for at least some benefits. Make sure to have all your employment information ready when you apply, including employer name, address, dates worked, and earnings.

i filed for 3 months before getting paid so dont feel bad lol. the key is to KEEP FILING every week even if ur not getting paid cuz once they fix whatever the problem is they'll pay u all the back weeks. but only if u filed! just be patient its super annoying but eventually they figure it out

After reviewing your situation, I can confirm what others have said about the Able and Available adjudication holding up your payments. However, there's something important nobody has mentioned yet: you should check if you've been assigned to any mandatory WorkSource activities. Sometimes when there's an Able and Available flag, they also require participation in job search activities through WorkSource. Missing these can extend the adjudication period. Check your eServices account for any notices about WorkSource requirements. Also, when you do connect with an agent about your adjudication issue, ask them to verify there are no other hidden issues with your claim that could cause problems after the current one is resolved. Once the adjudication is complete and if they rule in your favor, you should receive all back payments for properly filed weeks in a lump sum.

I actually came here looking for information about standby status but saw your post and wanted to chime in. My daughter went through something very similar with a toxic boss at her accounting firm. Her anxiety got so bad she had to quit. For her appeal, she had her therapist write a detailed letter explaining how the workplace conditions directly impacted her mental health. That seemed to make a big difference - she won her appeal. Maybe ask your doctor for something similar?

Thank you all for the helpful advice! I've started putting together my appeal packet with: 1. Timeline of harassment incidents with manager 2. Copies of both HR complaints 3. Email showing my denied transfer request 4. Doctor's notes and anxiety diagnosis 5. Text messages from coworkers who witnessed some incidents I'm going to ask my doctor for a more detailed letter specifically connecting my anxiety to the workplace harassment. And I'll definitely keep filing my weekly claims while this is all happening. Still nervous about the hearing, but feeling much more prepared now. Will update once I have a decision!

another thing - i think someone else kinda said this but make sure u keep filing claims until ur working full time (32+ hrs). u can still get partial benefits if ur hours are low at first

Just to add one more important detail - when reporting your work activity, you'll need to enter your hours and gross earnings (before any deductions). For the earnings, use your hourly rate × hours worked that day if you don't have a pay stub yet. Remember that ESD considers you to be "unemployed" for that week if you work less than full-time hours AND your earnings are less than your weekly benefit amount + $5 (or 15% of your weekly benefit, whichever is greater). So with only one day of work, you should still receive a significant portion of your benefits for that week.

just a heads up but sometimes backpay comes in separate deposits over a couple days if its for multiple weeks so dont panic if you only see partial payment at first

One more thing to note: If you filed your weekly claims correctly during the adjudication period, the back payments should process automatically now that your claim has been approved. However, if you missed filing any weekly claims during that time, you'll need to contact ESD to request backdating for those weeks. You won't automatically get paid for weeks you didn't file a claim for, even if you were eligible for those weeks.