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AaliyahAli
To clarify the partial unemployment situation further - when you file weekly claims with reduced hours, make sure you're answering the question about whether you worked during that week correctly. You'll need to report the exact hours worked and gross earnings (before deductions) for each week. The system will then calculate your partial benefit amount. Just be consistent and accurate to avoid issues down the road.
Thanks for the detailed explanation! Our schedule changes week to week, so some weeks I might get more hours than others. I'm guessing I just report whatever I actually worked each specific week?
AaliyahAli
Exactly! Report exactly what you worked each specific week, even if it varies. ESD understands that hours can fluctuate, especially in restaurant work. Just be accurate and report your hours and earnings for the specific week you're claiming for.
and dont forget to do ur job searches even tho ur partially employed!! my friend almost lost her benefits cuz she didnt realize she still needed to do that even with a part time job
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Caden Turner
This EXACT thing happened to my nephew last month!!! ESD is SO BROKEN!!!! He did everything right for 6 months then suddenly $0 payments with NO EXPLANATION!!! Called for WEEKS with no answer!!! By the time he got through they said it was a "system error" and fixed it but he almost got EVICTED waiting!!!! THE SYSTEM IS RIGGED AGAINST WORKING PEOPLE!!!
Val Rossi
•While it's definitely frustrating, most of these issues aren't actually "system errors" but legitimate verification checks that ESD has to perform by law. The real problem is their understaffed phone lines making it impossible to resolve simple issues quickly.
did u change anything in ur last claim? sometimes even tiny things trigger their system. my friend put she was "not available" for ONE day (for a doctor appointment) and that messed up her whole payment
Update for everyone: I finally got through to ESD! The issue was that I had reported an interview (which I'm supposed to do for job search activities) but their system flagged it as possibly affecting my availability. The agent cleared it up right away and said both weeks' payments should arrive within 2 business days. Such a relief!
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Just wanted to update - it's been a week since I got my payment and everything is still working properly. My weekly claims are being processed normally now too. For those asking how exactly I approached the call - I was polite but direct, explained my situation clearly, and had all my claim details ready. The person I spoke to was really understanding. I honestly wish I'd tried this sooner instead of suffering for a month!
Jenna Sloan
I called this morning!!! The lady was super nice and took all my info. She said they would escalate it to ESD's executive team. Fingers crossed something happens!!
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Aiden Chen
Please update us after you talk to ESD! I'm in a similar situation (different company but also MLM-ish) and I'm worried about my benefits too. Hoping your case goes well!
Daniel Price
UPDATE: Finally got through to ESD this morning using Claimyr (thanks for that recommendation, it actually worked!). The agent was super understanding once I explained it was an MLM requiring me to pay for my own licensing. She noted in my file that this wasn't suitable employment and said I should continue filing my weekly claims as normal. Such a relief! She said they see this kind of predatory recruiting all the time with these companies targeting unemployed people.
Olivia Evans
•That's awesome!! So glad it worked out! These MLMs are seriously predatory targeting people who are already struggling financially.
Zara Ahmed
Interesting data point! I've been tracking my UI payment processing times for the past 13 weeks (yes, I'm that person with a spreadsheet 😂). Here's what I've found: - Average processing time: 2.3 days - Filing before 8am Sunday: 1.7 days average - Filing after 6pm Sunday: 3.1 days average - Monday filings: 3.8 days average So your timing of 12:01am Sunday likely made a significant difference! The system was probably just booting up the weekly processing cycle and you got in first. The phone vs. online probably didn't matter as much as the exact timing.
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Freya Larsen
•I'm impressed by your data tracking! That's really useful information. Seems like filing as early as possible on Sunday makes a big difference. I'm going to try the same timing next week and see if I get similar results.
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Anastasia Sokolov
•This data tracking is excellent and matches what we typically see in the system. Sunday early morning filers generally do get processed first in the weekly cycle, regardless of filing method.
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Omar Hassan
my neighbor said she heard from someone at worksource that ESD is switching to a new payment system next month and everything will be faster for everyone... anyone else hear about this??
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Chloe Taylor
•I haven't seen any official announcements about a new payment system launching next month. ESD typically announces major system changes well in advance on their website and through claimant emails. I'd be cautious about relying on unofficial information about system changes.
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