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Good luck getting through to ESD to ask about it!!! I spent THREE DAYS trying to get someone on the phone last month when they messed up my standby status. Called literally 27 times and either got a busy signal or was on hold for hours only to get disconnected. The whole system is designed to make you give up!
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UPDATE: My payment just hit my account this morning (Thursday)! No explanation for the delay, it just showed up. Thanks everyone for the advice and reassurance. If this happens again, I'll definitely try getting through to ESD directly to find out if there's an underlying issue with my claim.
Glad u got it! Same thing happend to me. They really need to fix there system bcuz ppl need there money on time!!!
Glad it worked out! For future reference, if you see any pattern of payment delays (even if they do eventually come through), it's worth calling ESD. Sometimes these little glitches can be early warning signs of a developing issue with your claim. Always better to address it proactively.
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this happened to me last year it took 10 WEEKS to get my money!!! the whole time my bills were piling up and i almost got evicted. i finally went in person to a WorkSource office and cried to them and magically my claim got fixed the next day. try going in person if u can
10 WEEKS?!? That's insane! I didn't even think about going to WorkSource. There's one about 30 minutes from me - did you need an appointment or did you just show up?
i just showed up but i think officially they cant help with esd stuff but the person felt bad for me and made some calls. worth a try
Just following up - were you able to get through using any of the suggestions? One more thing I forgot to mention is that if you have any job separation issues (like if you quit or were fired rather than laid off), that almost always triggers a longer review period. Did you file your initial claim with any special circumstances?
I finally got through yesterday using that Claimyr service someone mentioned! It actually worked. Turns out there was an identity verification flag on my account that never showed up in my portal or alerts. The agent was able to verify my identity right there on the call and said my payments should start processing within 3-5 business days. I was laid off (construction downsizing) so there shouldn't have been any issues with my separation reason. The agent couldn't explain why I never received any identity verification notices. System glitch apparently.
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one more thing i forgot to mention...when you report your hours make sure you report the actual hours worked not just scheduled hours. and report the gross pay before taxes.
I went through this exact situation in 2023. Here's exactly what happens: 1. You report your hours and wages each week you work 2. ESD calculates your partial benefit using their formula 3. You continue receiving reduced benefits as long as you earn less than your weekly benefit amount 4. You must continue doing 3 job search activities each week 5. ESD will verify your employment through regular quarterly employer reports The most important thing is accuracy. If you accidentally report your hours or wages incorrectly, call ESD immediately to fix it. Even honest mistakes can trigger an overpayment notice if not corrected quickly.
Thank you for laying it out so clearly! I'll make sure to be very careful with reporting my hours and wages. Really appreciate everyone's help!
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While you're waiting for your hearing date, don't forget to maintain your job search activities and document them thoroughly. Even though your weekly claims are being denied right now, you need to continue following all UI requirements as if you were receiving benefits. This includes completing and logging 3 job search activities per week. If you win your appeal, you'll need to verify all these activities retroactively before they release any payments. Missing even one week of proper documentation could prevent you from receiving benefits for that week, even after a favorable decision. Regarding your specific situation, the fact that you were terminated for participating in activities required by ESD works in your favor. This shouldn't constitute misconduct under Washington's UI laws, as you were following legal requirements for benefits you were entitled to receive.
I've been keeping detailed records of all my job applications, but I didn't realize they'd check them all retroactively. That's good to know! It's exhausting applying for jobs I know I won't get just to meet the requirement, but I understand why it's important now.
anyone else notice that hearings are taking longer since they closed that renton office???? my sister had a hearing in like 3 weeks last year but my cousin waited like 2 months last month for the same type of issue. just saying maybe call your state rep too? my cousin did that and suddenly got a hearing date...
You've raised a good point. The Renton office consolidation in February 2025 did impact scheduling temporarily. However, contacting your state representative can sometimes help with case visibility. Just be prepared to sign a privacy release form so they can inquire about your case. It's not guaranteed to speed things up, but it's another avenue worth trying when you're stuck in extended delays.
Oliver Brown
Wait I'm confused, don't you have to do 3 job searches every week even though it's just seasonal? Like won't they expect you to find a new job instead of just waiting for construction to start again? I thought that was how it worked...
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Honorah King
•There's an important distinction here. Standard unemployment requires 3 job search activities weekly. However, for truly seasonal workers with a definite return date within 4 weeks, they may qualify for 'standby' status, which can waive job search requirements. For longer seasonal gaps (4-8 weeks), partial job search requirements may apply. Beyond 8 weeks, full job search requirements almost always apply unless there are exceptional circumstances approved by ESD.
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Demi Lagos
hey just checking did u get paid yet? im in kinda the same boat right now and wondering how long its taking people
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Saanvi Krishnaswami
•Yes! I got my first payment yesterday - took exactly 9 days from when I reopened the claim. Had to wait through the waiting week, then got paid for my second week. Everything went smoothly, thank goodness!
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