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Anyone else feel like they need a law degree just to understand the unemployment system? 🤔 I swear, half the battle is just learning the lingo.
For real! I've become an expert in bureaucratic jargon against my will 😅
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I work in IT (not for the unemployment office tho). Sometimes these issues can be caused by browser extensions or security settings. Try disabling all extensions and temprorarily lowering your security settings (remember to put them back after). Also, make sure your browsers up to date. Might help, might not, but worth a shot!
Thanks for the tip! I'll give that a try. Anything's worth a shot at this point lol
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I'm convinced they do this on purpose to discourage people from claiming benefits. Stay strong and don't give up! 💪
Tin foil hat much? 🤣 But for real, it does feel that way sometimes
Nah, never attribute to malice what can be explained by incompetence. The system just sucks.
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Listen carefully: overpayments happen for specific reasons. In my 12 years working with unemployment cases, the most common are: 1. Misreported work/earnings during weekly claims 2. Incorrect separation reason (quit vs. layoff) 3. Unreported return to work 4. Job refusal not reported 5. Incorrect base year wages You can prevent most issues by printing out EVERY weekly claim confirmation and keeping detailed records of ANY work (even 1 hour), job applications, and communications with ESD. ESD cannot legally issue an overpayment notice after 3 years unless they prove fraud, so your worry about 2027 is excessive. But better safe than sorry - document EVERYTHING.
Thanks for this detailed list! I didn't know about the 3-year limit - that's somewhat reassuring. I've been reporting everything accurately but haven't been keeping copies of my weekly claim confirmations. Starting today I'll screenshot everything. Better late than never!
my cousin works at esd and he says they're doing way more audits now bc of all the fraud during covid. they're checking old claims from years ago. the system flags anything weird automatically
This is actually true. ESD has significantly increased their audit frequencies since 2024. While they've always had the ability to review claims, they now have additional automated tools that flag potential issues. However, if you've been honest and accurate in your reporting, you shouldn't worry excessively. Just keep good records as a precaution.
Reina Salazar
Random question, but has anyone had luck with the online chat feature on the unemployment website? I've been thinking of trying that instead of calling.
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Saanvi Krishnaswami
•I tried it once. Waited 2 hours to connect, then got disconnected. 0/10 would not recommend. 😑
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Demi Lagos
•Actually, I had a good experience with it! But I think I just got lucky and caught them on a slow day. Worth a shot if you're desperate.
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Mason Lopez
Guys I think I cracked the code. I called the Spanish line and then asked for an English speaker. Got through in 10 minutes! 🤫
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Jake Sinclair
•Isn't that kinda unethical tho? What if someone who actually needs the Spanish line can't get through?
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Mason Lopez
•I mean, desperate times call for desperate measures. The whole system is unethical if you ask me. 🤷♂️
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