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my cousin said u have to do the job search activities for all those back weeks too did anyone else have to do that??
Yes, technically you need to report 3 job search activities for each week you're claiming, even backdated ones. However, if you explain that you didn't know you needed to document them during your appeal, some agents will allow you to complete them retroactively or may provide a temporary exemption based on your specific situation. Have your job search logs ready when you call, even if they're incomplete. Better to have something than nothing.
Quick update - I called this morning (got through surprisingly quickly) and the agent confirmed I need to wait until Sunday to file my first claim after restart. She also helped me file for the 4 backdated weeks during my appeal! I had to verbally provide job search activities for each week, so I'm glad I kept rough notes of places I applied even when I wasn't getting paid. Thanks everyone for the help! Hope this thread helps someone else navigate the confusing restart process after winning an appeal.
lol my friend had his dog's name show up on his claim last year!!!! 🐕 ESD system is sooooo broken haha. glad u got it fixed tho
Update: I called the number today and successfully filed my weekly claim by phone! It took about 10 minutes going through all the questions, and I felt much more confident that everything was processed correctly. The automated system confirmed my claim was received at the end. Such a relief after all the website problems!
If your claim has been in adjudication for more than 3 weeks, you might want to contact your state representative's office. Many have staff dedicated to helping constituents with ESD issues, and they can often get information or escalate your claim when you can't get through directly. Just google "[your county] state representative" and most have a constituent services form on their website.
Yes! I tried that Claimyr service you recommended and actually got through to a real person yesterday. Turns out my claim was flagged because they needed to verify my identity again (for some reason). The agent sent me a link to upload my ID and social security card, and she said it should be processed within 48-72 hours once they receive those documents. Fingers crossed this resolves it! Thanks for the suggestion - would have been waiting forever otherwise.
Is it back up for anyone yet? Still down for me at 11:45am. Getting really worried because I have that interview tomorrow and need to check if they approved my standby status so I know what to tell the employer about availability.
UPDATE: The site appears to be functioning again as of 12:15pm. If you're still having trouble, try clearing your browser cache completely or using incognito/private browsing mode. For anyone with weekly claims due today, remember to capture screenshots of your confirmation page after submitting. With system issues like this, it's always good to have proof of timely filing in case there are any questions later.
CosmicCaptain
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.
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Giovanni Rossi
•This is actually a normal part of the process when you report a refused job offer. The adjudicator needs to determine if you had good cause for refusing work. Make sure you've uploaded all documentation showing both job offers, with the higher pay rate clearly visible for the January position. The good news is that these types of adjudications are generally straightforward when you have clear documentation of accepting alternate employment.
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Sofia Gutierrez
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.
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Mei Zhang
•Thanks for checking back! It took 9 days, but my adjudication was resolved in my favor. The adjudicator agreed that accepting the higher-paying January position was reasonable grounds for declining the immediate job. I'm continuing to claim benefits until my new job starts. Really appreciate everyone's help here!
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