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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! 💪
Oof, Cali is rough rn. My cousin's been waiting 3 months. Sending good vibes your way!
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.
My two cents - adjudication is totally frustrating but keep filing every week like clockwork. Document EVERYTHING. Take screenshots of your submitted claims, save confirmation numbers, and keep a log of all your calls (date, time, who you spoke with). I had a 10-week adjudication last year and this documentation saved me when there was a dispute about whether I'd been filing properly.
Update: I took several pieces of advice from this thread. I contacted WorkSource about hardship escalation, and I also was able to get through to an ESD agent (finally!) who told me my adjudication was due to a discrepancy in reported hours from my last employer. They actually expedited my case due to financial hardship, and this morning I received ALL my back payments! So relieved. For anyone else stuck in adjudication - be persistent, keep detailed records, and specifically mention financial hardship when you do get through to someone. Thank you all for your help!
That's excellent news! I'm so glad you got it resolved. This is really helpful information for others in similar situations. The hardship escalation doesn't always work, but it's absolutely worth trying. Congratulations on getting your backpay!
Atticus Domingo
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!
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Tyler Murphy
•Thanks for the tip! I'll give that a try. Anything's worth a shot at this point lol
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Beth Ford
Ugh, I'm in the same boat. Been trying to fix my application for weeks. This whole system is a joke. Anyone know if there's a class action lawsuit we can join? 😤
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