Update for anyone still following this thread - I used that Claimyr service and finally got clarity on my situation. Turns out I do qualify for a new claim and filed it today. Thanks everyone for the advice!

I'm in a similar situation with my benefits ending in about 3 weeks. Reading through all these responses has been incredibly helpful - I had no idea about checking wage history in eServices or that there might be other assistance programs available. The idea of potentially having to wait weeks for a new claim to process is terrifying, but at least now I know what to expect and can start preparing. Going to log into my account tomorrow and see what my options are. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences, especially the practical tips about planning ahead and having backup resources ready.

when my claim was finally paid last year i had major issues with the deposit. turns out i entered my account # wrong by one digit when i first applied. make sure all ur banking info is 100% correct in the system! had to wait another 2 weeks to get it fixed and get my money :

Just wanted to add that if you're worried about timing, you can also check your bank's mobile app or online banking to see if there are any pending deposits. Sometimes the money shows up as "pending" in your account before it's officially available. Also, if you have overdraft protection or need to make a payment urgently, some banks will let you access pending direct deposits early if you call and explain the situation. Fingers crossed it comes through quickly for you!

When I was on standby status last month my payments would show as paid on Tuesday but didn't hit my bank accoutn until Thursday every week. But my cousin who banks with BECU got his next day! Think it depends on your bank too.

Credit unions definitely seem to process ESD payments faster than big banks! I've been with a local credit union for years and consistently get my UI deposits within 24-48 hours of the PAID status. My coworker who banks with Bank of America always has to wait 3-4 days for the same payments. If you're planning to be on unemployment for a while, might be worth considering switching to a credit union - they usually have better customer service too and don't charge as many fees.

UPDATE: First, thank you all for the helpful suggestions! I finally got through to ESD this morning (I used the Claimyr service that someone suggested, and it actually worked). Turns out my former employer DID contest my claim saying I had "quit without good cause" when I was actually laid off. The ESD agent said this triggered automatic disqualifications but there was no notification in the system because of a "correspondence error" (whatever that means). The agent has scheduled me for a fact-finding interview next week where I can present my layoff documentation. She said if the adjudicator rules in my favor, all my disqualified weeks will be paid retroactively. Fingers crossed! Thank you all again for the help - I'd have been completely lost without your advice.

So glad you got through and found out what was happening! This is exactly why I always tell people to document EVERYTHING when they leave a job - employers contest claims way more often than people realize. For your fact-finding interview, also bring any emails or texts from your supervisor about the layoff, performance reviews showing you were doing well, and if possible, contact info for coworkers who witnessed the layoff. The more evidence you have that contradicts your employer's story, the better. Wishing you the best - hopefully you'll get those back payments soon!

Update: I got through to ESD finally! Turns out my weekly claims were disqualified because I wasn't correctly reporting my job search activities. The agent explained I need exactly 3 per week and they need to be entered correctly in the system. She helped me file an appeal for those weeks and showed me how to properly document activities going forward. For anyone with similar issues - definitely call them right away instead of waiting like I did!

Congratulations on getting this resolved! Your experience highlights something really important - the difference between "disqualified" and "pending" status that many people don't understand. I've seen so many posts where people think disqualified just means "waiting for approval" when it actually means there's a specific issue that needs to be addressed. The job search documentation requirement definitely trips up a lot of first-time filers. It's great that you were able to file an appeal for those weeks - hopefully you'll get them approved retroactively since you were actually doing job searches, just not reporting them properly in the system.