One other thing to check - is this your first payment after changing your direct deposit information? If you recently updated your banking details, the first payment after a change can take longer to process as they verify the new account. This is a security measure that sometimes isn't clearly communicated.

UPDATE: Finally got through to ESD this morning! Turns out there was a processing delay because of a system update they did last weekend. The agent said several claimants were affected and they're working to push all the delayed payments through within 48 hours. She noted my account specifically for follow-up. So if anyone else is experiencing this same issue, that's probably what's happening!

glad 2 hear the judge sided with u. did ur letter say it was waived due to 'no fault of claimant' or something else? just wondering if thats standard language

Based on everything in this thread, you're all good. This is how ESD closes out cases after a judge's favorable decision. To summarize what you should do: 1. Check your online ESD account to confirm no balance due 2. Request an official zero balance statement for your records 3. Keep the waiver letter and OAH decision together in case questions ever come up The confusing part is that ESD's notices often don't clearly explain they're just processing the judge's decision you already received. But in this case, the waiver notice is actually confirmation that your case is being properly closed out with no money owed.

Update: I decided to try out that Claimyr service that someone mentioned earlier, and I actually got through to an ESD representative in about 30 minutes! The agent was able to correct my weekly certification where I reported the wrong income amount. They said it should be fixed by my next payment cycle and that I won't have to worry about overpayment issues. For anyone with a similar problem, it was definitely worth getting it sorted out now rather than dealing with complications later. Thanks everyone for your advice!

@casual_commenter It was worth it for me since I needed to fix this income reporting issue before it turned into a bigger problem. I can't remember the exact cost, but it seemed reasonable for saving me hours of frustration and potentially avoiding an overpayment situation down the road. Plus the ESD agent I spoke with was really helpful once I actually got connected.

I'm curious - have you considered looking for additional part-time work to supplement those 36 hours? With that limited schedule, you might qualify for partial unemployment benefits, but you could potentially earn more with another flexible part-time job. Just wondering what other options you've explored, since respite care hours are often so limited.

just wondering did u tell them ur available for full time work when u aplied for unemployment? because i heard if u restrict ur availability too much they can deny benefits. like if u say ur only available certain days or hours.

the govs office # is usless for getting ESD help... i tryed it 3 times during covid and they just take your info and say theyll pass it on. nothing ever happens!!! its all just for show, they dont REALLY care if ur losing ur house. my claim was stuck 9 weeks b4 i finally got thru to a real person at esd who fixed it in 5 mins!!!

While the Governor's office (360-902-4111) can take your complaint, they're not equipped to expedite individual unemployment claims. The Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) at 800-366-0955 might be more helpful if you're at the appeals stage. For most claimants facing delays, these strategies often work better: 1. Contact your district's state representative or senator 2. Request an official hardship review through eServices messaging 3. Be very specific in your hardship details (exact dates of rent due, utility shutoffs, etc.) 4. Continue completing all weekly claims while waiting ESD is legally required to process claims within certain timeframes, but staffing challenges often cause delays.