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NeonNova
uhhh this reminds me of when my roommate went through the same thing last yr... he kept calling and calling and it turned out they needed like one more piece of paper or something? but nobody bothered to tell him until he finally got someone on the phone. try the Claimyr thing others mentioned, my roommate didnt know about that and spent like 3 weeks just calling and getting hung up on
Seems like a lot of people have had success with that service. I'm definitely going to try it. Thanks for sharing your roommate's experience!
Just as an update based on other comments - I've seen a significant increase in identity verification holds in 2025. ESD implemented a new verification system in January, and many legitimate claims are getting caught in it. The frustrating part is that the system often doesn't notify claimants about the hold. Hopefully that's all it is in your case - relatively easy to fix once you reach someone.
I just tried the Claimyr service that others recommended and got through to ESD! You were right - there was an identity verification hold on my account that never showed up in my portal. The agent helped me upload my documents right over the phone and said my claim should start processing within 3-5 business days. Thank you everyone for your help!
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Daniel White
Just an update on what others have shared - yes, ESD might put your claim in adjudication for a voluntary quit, but with the clear increase in pay and reduction in commute, you should qualify under their "good cause" provisions. The adjudication process can take anywhere from 1-6 weeks based on their current workload, but they've been processing faster lately. If you do get put in adjudication, continue filing your weekly claims as normal during the waiting period. If approved (which seems likely in your case), you'll receive all back payments for those weeks. Also keep documenting your job search activities for your primary occupation while this is happening.
Thanks for this additional info. I'll definitely continue filing and doing my job searches if it goes to adjudication. I'm hoping it processes quickly like the person who said 8 days, but I'll be prepared for it to take longer just in case.
To summarize for you and anyone else in a similar situation: 1. You can quit a part-time job for another part-time job with better pay/conditions while on UI 2. You should expect possible adjudication (review) of your claim 3. Having documentation ready will speed up the process (offer letters, pay rates, addresses) 4. Continue filing weekly claims and conducting job searches during any review period 5. The good cause provisions specifically include "accepting a bona fide job offer with significantly better wages" and "significantly reduced commute time" Your situation checks all the boxes for a successful outcome. Good luck with the new position!
Thank you for this clear summary! This makes me feel much more confident about making the switch. I really appreciate everyone's help and advice on this.
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wat do u do if u miss the appeal deadline? i got denied 2 months ago but didnt appeal cause i didnt know how. can i still do it now??
You can file a late appeal, but you need to explain why it's late. If you have a good reason (like you never received the denial letter, were hospitalized, etc.), they might accept it. But if it's just because you didn't know how, they might not. Still worth trying - include a detailed explanation with your late appeal about why you missed the deadline.
One more important thing - when you do get your hearing scheduled, make sure to submit all your evidence before the deadline they give you (usually 1 week before the hearing). If you try to introduce new evidence during the hearing that you didn't submit ahead of time, the judge might not accept it. Also, prepare a short opening statement (2-3 minutes) that summarizes your case clearly. Practice it so you don't ramble - hearings usually only last 30-45 minutes total, and you want to make sure you cover all your important points. Finally, in my experience, the judge will usually mail the decision within 1-2 weeks after the hearing. If it's taking longer, you can call OAH (Office of Administrative Hearings) to check on the status.
CyberSiren
•That's great advice about the opening statement. I tend to get nervous and flustered when put on the spot, so I'll definitely prepare and practice what I want to say. Thank you!
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those notices are sooo confusing!!! i thought i had a phone interview but it was actually saying they already made a decision WITHOUT interviewing me and i had to appeal. the whole system is designed to trick people i swear
Ella Cofer
•YES!! the letters are impossible to understand sometimes. like they use all these legal terms and dont explain anything clearly
Just wanted to update - I filed my appeal yesterday and included all the specific details about not receiving any notification. I also requested that the overpayment be waived even if they don't reverse the disqualification decision. Now the waiting game begins... thanks everyone for your help!
Good job! Make sure you continue filing your weekly claims if you're still unemployed, like someone mentioned above. The appeal process can take 6-8 weeks, so be prepared for a wait. Keep checking your mail and eServices account daily from now on for any communication about your appeal hearing date.
Zoe Papadakis
I experienced the exact same issue in February. After trying for days to get through, I finally used Claimyr (claimyr.com) and got connected to an ESD agent in about 15 minutes. The agent explained that my account had a technical flag that was limiting my phone options, but they fixed it immediately. They have a video that shows how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3. Definitely worth it when you're stuck with no other options.
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Yuki Yamamoto
•does this actually work? seems sketchy to me
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Ethan Brown
UPDATE: I finally got through! For anyone with the same problem - I called the 800-318-6022 number super early (7:58am) and just stayed silent through ALL the prompts. After about 2 minutes of various messages, it finally gave me the option to file my weekly claim. Thanks everyone for your help!
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AstroAdventurer
•Great to hear! Yes, calling right before they open at 8:00am is usually the best strategy. Also, for future reference, if you're having internet issues at home but have a smartphone, the eServices mobile site actually works quite well for filing weekly claims and uses very little data. It's more reliable than the phone system these days.
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Ethan Brown
•Thanks for the tip about the mobile site! I didn't realize it used less data - that's really helpful to know since I'm trying to conserve my phone data until next month.
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