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Jasmine Hernandez

Washington ESD flagging my unemployment claim for what is covid 19 unemployment fraud investigation

Got a letter from Washington ESD saying my claim is under review for potential fraud related to COVID-19 benefit programs. I'm honestly confused because I filed everything correctly back in 2020 when I lost my restaurant job. Now they're asking for tons of documentation and my weekly claims are on hold. What exactly constitutes COVID-19 unemployment fraud? I reported all my work honestly and never tried to game the system. Has anyone else dealt with this kind of investigation from Washington ESD? I'm scared they think I did something wrong when I was just trying to survive during the pandemic.

For anyone else going through fraud investigations - the Washington ESD website has a section about fraud prevention and what they look for. Might be worth reading to understand their process better.

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I'll check that out. Probably should have read more about this stuff when I first filed my claim.

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Don't beat yourself up, most people just needed help and filed quickly during COVID. The important thing is you were honest.

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One more thing - if Washington ESD does find any issues with your claim, you have appeal rights. Don't just accept their initial determination if you disagree with it. The appeals process exists for a reason.

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Good to know I have options if something goes wrong. Hopefully it won't come to that but thanks for mentioning appeals.

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Most of these investigations resolve favorably for legitimate claimants, but it's always good to know your rights just in case.

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Connor Byrne

Can I apply for unemployment another time after previous claim ended?

My unemployment benefits ran out about 8 months ago and I've been working part-time since then, but now that job ended too. Can I apply for unemployment another time through Washington ESD or do I need to wait a certain period? I'm confused about whether there's a limit on how many times you can file for UI benefits. My previous claim was regular unemployment, not any of the pandemic stuff. Just want to make sure I can start a new claim without any issues.

Yeah, I learned this the hard way. Had to resolve an old overpayment before my new claim would process.

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It's frustrating but they're pretty strict about clearing any outstanding balances first.

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Diego Vargas

Can I get Washington ESD unemployment if I move to another state?

I'm currently receiving unemployment benefits through Washington ESD and my spouse just got a job offer in Oregon. We're planning to move next month but I'm still looking for work and need to keep collecting benefits. Can I continue getting Washington unemployment if I move to another state? Do I need to notify Washington ESD about the move? I'm worried they'll cut off my benefits if I leave Washington.

Just make sure your mail forwarding is set up properly so you don't miss any important correspondence from Washington ESD. Sometimes they send letters that require quick responses.

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Great tip! I'll make sure to set that up before we move.

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Good luck with the move! Sounds like you've got all the info you need. Just stay on top of your weekly claims and job search and you should be fine.

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Thank you! Really appreciate everyone's help and advice on this.

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Fatima Al-Sayed

How to apply for extended unemployment benefits through Washington ESD - confused about the process

My regular unemployment benefits are running out in about 3 weeks and I'm still actively job searching. I keep hearing about extended benefits but I'm really confused about how to apply for them through Washington ESD. Do I need to file a separate application or does it happen automatically? I've been on regular UI for about 22 weeks now and still haven't found work despite applying to dozens of jobs weekly. My claim balance is down to about $800 left. I tried calling Washington ESD but couldn't get through after waiting on hold for 2 hours. Has anyone successfully applied for extended benefits recently? What's the actual process?

Thanks everyone for the reality check and practical advice. It's not what I wanted to hear but I needed to understand the actual situation. Time to explore all these other options you've mentioned.

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You're welcome. It's tough but you're taking the right approach by planning ahead and exploring all options.

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you got this. it's scary but people get through it. take care of yourself

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This thread was really helpful for me too. I'm in week 20 so I need to start preparing for the same reality.

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Glad it helped you too. Better to know now and plan ahead than be caught off guard.

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Isabella Santos

Washington ESD unemployment payments missing - where does my unemployment money go?

I've been approved for unemployment benefits for 6 weeks now and I'm getting really confused about where my payments are actually going. My Washington ESD account shows that payments have been 'issued' but I'm not seeing the money anywhere. I set up direct deposit when I first filed my claim but nothing is showing up in my bank account. When I check my payment history it just says 'paid' with dates but no details about where the money actually went. Has anyone else had this problem? I'm starting to panic because I need this money for rent and bills.

This happened to my neighbor and it turned out Washington ESD had flagged her account for some kind of review. The payments were being held until they finished investigating something about her job separation. She had no idea until she finally got through to someone.

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I don't think it shows up anywhere obvious in your online account. That's why you really need to talk to someone at Washington ESD directly.

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They're terrible about communicating when there are problems. You basically have to call and ask specifically about payment holds.

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Check if you have any outstanding issues on your Washington ESD account that might be holding up payments. Sometimes there are requests for additional information that aren't obvious when you log in.

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I've looked through everything and don't see any pending issues or requests for information.

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The system doesn't always show everything that's happening behind the scenes. That's another reason why talking to an agent is so important.

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