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my brother just went thru this last month!! one thing nobody mentioned is that they look at your earnings from the previous 18 months not just ur current job so even if u were only at this job a short time u might still qualify
To summarize what everyone has said: 1. File your initial application immediately - today if possible 2. Report that you worked Monday and the amount earned when filing 3. Understand there's a waiting week (first eligible week) where no benefits are paid, but you must still file a weekly claim 4. Begin your three job search activities right away and document them carefully 5. Report your final pay accurately on your weekly claim For job search documentation, ESD provides a job search log on their website, but you can also create your own as long as it includes: date of activity, type of activity, employer/job contact information, position applied for, and results/follow-up. Keep these records for at least a year.
Thank you so much for this clear summary! I just submitted my initial application and I feel much better knowing I'm doing this correctly. I've already started looking for jobs and I'll make sure to track everything carefully.
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Just a quick update - I got a follow-up call from ESD today asking if everything was resolved to my satisfaction. The agent explained that my case had been flagged for "manual review" but somehow got lost in their queue until the governor's inquiry pushed it to the front. She apologized for the delay and said they're working on improving their internal tracking system. So it seems like contacting the governor really did make a difference in my case.
OF COURSE they called to apologize after the governor's office got involved! But they couldn't be bothered to look at your claim for 7 WEEKS before that??? This just proves how broken the system is. Glad you got paid but it shouldn't take executive intervention to get your legally entitled benefits. The whole system needs an overhaul!
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Any update on this? Were you able to reach ESD? I'm dealing with a similar issue now and wondering if you found a solution.
Yes! Finally got through using that Claimyr service someone mentioned above. Turns out his former employer had contested the claim 29 days after the initial approval (right under the 30-day wire). That automatically disqualified everything pending review. The ESD agent said this happens a lot and they should've sent a notice but their notification system has been glitchy. She escalated it and said he'll either get a new determination letter or a call for a fact-finding interview within 10 days. At least we know what happened now!
This is why I always tell people to keep filing their weekly claims even if they think they'll be denied or are waiting forever in adjudication. The system is extremely unpredictable. Glad you found out what happened - the employer contesting at the last minute is exactly what happened to my wife too. Hope your brother gets his benefits soon!
Thanks! The agent actually said his chances are good since he has documentation showing he was laid off due to the company restructuring. The employer is apparently claiming he could have taken a different position (at 60% less pay and in a different city!). I'll post an update when we hear the final decision.
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My friend just went through this. The 10 weeks definitely starts from your termination date. She got benefits exactly on week 11. Be super careful with your job search logs during this time though - they scrutinize them more heavily for people with misconduct determinations. Make sure you're doing your 3 activities every week and documenting everything in detail!
That's good to know about the extra scrutiny. I've been really thorough with my job search logs so far - typing up detailed notes about each application and keeping a separate record outside the ESD system just in case. I'll be extra careful these next few weeks.
One more thing - after your 10 weeks are up, it can sometimes take an extra week for payments to actually hit your account. ESD's system doesn't always process the transition immediately. So don't panic if you don't see money right away after week 10. And DEFINITELY call if nothing happens by week 12!
Thanks for the heads up. My savings are getting really low at this point, so I'm counting on those benefits starting on time. I'll be prepared for a possible delay though. Hoping it all goes smoothly!
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just wondering if anyone else is having issues with the 'Ability and Availability' questions throwing their claims into adjudication? i answered YES to being available for work every single time but somehow my claim got flagged anyway. makes no sense!!!!
This is actually a common issue. The system sometimes flags claims even when you answer correctly if there's any inconsistency with other information in your claim. For example, if you indicated certain work restrictions or limitations elsewhere in your application, it might trigger an availability review even if you answered 'Yes' to being available. Another possibility is that your employer provided information suggesting you might not be available (like if they indicated you turned down work or had scheduling restrictions). The adjudication process is supposed to sort this out, but as we've all seen, that's taking much longer than normal right now.
UPDATE: The Governor's Office escalation WORKED! Just got an update on my eServices account this morning - all my pending claims have been approved and payment is being processed! It took exactly 2 business days after I called the Governor's Office. For anyone else stuck in adjudication with no explanation, I 100% recommend this approach. Thanks to everyone who provided advice!
That's amazing! Did they ever explain what caused the disqualification in the first place?
Yes, actually! I got a call from an ESD specialist who explained there was a flag on my account because my former employer had initially contested the claim (saying I was fired for misconduct instead of laid off). Once they reviewed the documentation I submitted showing it was a position elimination, they approved everything. The specialist apologized for the delay and said they should have contacted me weeks ago but are just overwhelmed right now.
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so like what if u made exactly ur weekly benefit amount? do u get nothing that week or do u get something?
If you earn exactly your weekly benefit amount, you would not receive any unemployment benefits for that week. You only receive benefits when your earnings are less than your weekly benefit amount. In that case, ESD deducts 75% of what you earned from your weekly benefit. But if your earnings equal or exceed your weekly benefit amount, you receive $0 for that week. Still file your weekly claim though!
One more tip based on my experience - print out or screenshot the confirmation page after you submit your weekly claim with the high earnings reported. I had an issue once where ESD later questioned my reporting, and having those screenshots saved my butt! Just a good practice in general when dealing with unemployment stuff.
That's great advice! I'll definitely do that. I've been taking screenshots of most of my ESD interactions just to be safe. Better to have documentation and not need it than the other way around.
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I'm still waiting on my 1099-G from 2023!!! ESD is such a mess, they sent it to my old address and now I can't get anyone to help me get a new one! This whole system is broken!
For 2023 1099-Gs, you should be able to download them directly from your eServices account without calling. Look under the 1099-G tax information section. If you don't see it there, you'll need to update your address in the system first, then request a duplicate form. But for the original poster's situation, they wouldn't have a 2024 form if no payments were issued in 2024.
Thank you all for the helpful information! I feel much better now. To summarize what I've learned: since my payments were all issued in January 2025 (I double-checked the dates in eServices), I'll only get a 1099-G for tax year 2025, which I'll receive in January 2026 for filing my 2025 taxes. I don't need to worry about missing a 2024 form. This makes tax season a little less stressful!
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In my experience, the "we don't need anything else from you" message is COMPLETELY MISLEADING! They absolutely DO need something but their system is too outdated to tell you what! I was stuck for 9 weeks last year with that same message until I finally got through to someone who told me they needed proof of my legal status even though I'm a citizen and have worked in WA for 15 years!!! The whole system is designed to make people give up.
I had something similar happen. The agent I finally reached said there was a flag on my account for potential identity verification, but nothing in the system ever notified me about it. Once they cleared it manually, my payments started within 3 days. It's definitely worth getting through to a live person somehow.
Update: I just checked the ESD website and they've posted that they're experiencing higher than normal processing times due to a significant increase in new claims this winter. They're saying initial eligibility determinations are currently taking 4-7 weeks on average. So your timeline isn't unusual right now.
Thank you for checking that! It helps to know this might just be normal processing time and not something wrong with my specific claim. I'll try to be patient for a bit longer while still making those calls.
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To summarize for everyone concerned about these refunds:\n\n1. Yes, they are legitimate refunds resulting from ESD's benefit calculation audit\n2. Official documentation is being mailed but is delayed (expect within 2 weeks)\n3. The money is yours to keep - it's a correction of an underpayment\n4. The refunds are taxable income for 2025 (will be on your 1099-G)\n5. If you need immediate confirmation, contacting ESD directly is your best option\n\nI hope this helps ease everyone's concerns. This is a rare case where ESD is actually correcting errors in the claimants' favor!
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One more thing I forgot to mention - make sure all your job search activities are properly logged during the transition period. ESD sometimes pays extra attention to job search compliance when reviewing new claims. Still need those 3 activities per week!
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Anna Kerber
•I've been keeping detailed records of all my job search activities in the WorkSource system. That shouldn't be an issue, but thanks for the reminder!
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Kristin Frank
To answer your question from earlier - my new claim took about 10 days from filing to first payment (including the waiting week). So while there was a gap, it wasn't nearly as bad as my first claim experience. I think having all documentation ready and making sure all information matched exactly what employers would report made the difference. And yes, if your new job paid more, your weekly benefit amount should increase accordingly since ESD uses your highest-earning quarters to calculate benefits. That's one silver lining!
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Anna Kerber
•10 days would be manageable for me. I've saved enough to cover about 3 weeks without income, so hopefully that's enough buffer. I appreciate you sharing your timeline!
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