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Ellie Perry
anybody else notice ESD always seems to take FOREVER to give you YOUR money back but if THEY think you owe THEM they want it back like yesterday?? 🙄
YES! When I had an overpayment they sent me notices every 2 weeks and threatened collections after just 30 days. Then when they owed ME a refund it took 3 months and multiple phone calls! Complete double standard.
Lourdes Fox
Update for everyone in this thread: ESD recently changed their overpayment refund process in January 2025. Previously, refunds over $1500 were automatically split into multiple payments for "system processing reasons." Under the new system, refunds should come as a single payment unless different weeks of eligibility are being processed separately. The OP's case sounds like it's still under the old system OR involves weeks being handled by different departments (regular UI vs. extended benefits, for example). For reference, the standard processing time for the remainder of split refunds is now officially 21 business days from the first payment, though it can be faster.
This is super helpful information! Today is actually the 10th business day since I got the first payment, so hopefully I'll see the rest soon based on that 21-day timeline. I'll update this thread when/if I get the remaining refund.
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Noah Torres
I just left my sick leave payment off my taxes completely. if the IRS wants it they can come get it lol. seriously though, if ESD doesn't issue a tax form and they're the ones who told you it's not taxable, i think you're fine. the IRS has bigger fish to fry than chasing people for taxes on state sick leave benefits that might not even be taxable in the first place.
Avery Flores
•While I understand the sentiment, I'd be careful with that approach. The IRS can absolutely come after you for unreported income even years later. But in this specific case, Washington state sick leave genuinely does appear to be non-taxable, so you're probably fine.
Zoe Gonzalez
For anyone still confused: 1. Washington PFML has TWO components: Medical Leave (sick leave) and Family Leave 2. Family Leave = taxable federally (you'll get a 1099-G) 3. Medical Leave (sick leave) = NOT taxable federally (no 1099-G issued) 4. If you received both types, you'll only get a 1099-G for the Family Leave portion 5. Keep your payment statements from ESD showing which type you received There's also a detailed explanation in ESD's FAQ section that covers this exact question.
Caden Nguyen
•This summary is EXACTLY what I needed! Super clear and helpful. I'll keep my payment statements just in case, but it sounds like I can leave the sick leave benefits off my tax return. Thank you!
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wait are we supposed to do job searches on christmas week too??? i thought holidays meant we didnt have to do those??
Mia Green
•Yes, you still need to complete your 3 job search activities even during holiday weeks. ESD doesn't waive job search requirements for holidays. However, you can be strategic about it - attending a virtual WorkSource workshop counts as an activity and can be easier than applying for jobs during the holiday week. Or you can do all 3 activities earlier in the week before the holiday.
Charlie Yang
Just for future reference (and for anyone else reading this thread later), ESD actually posts their holiday payment schedules on their website usually about 2-3 weeks before each major holiday. You can find it under "Announcements" on the main dashboard after you log in. It's not always prominent, but it's there if you look for it. I just checked my account and they haven't posted the Christmas 2025 schedule yet, but based on past years, Monday the 23rd is almost certainly when payments will process. I've been through four holiday seasons on unemployment (unfortunately) and they've been very consistent with this pattern.
Thanks for the tip about where to find the announcements! I'll keep checking there over the next week to see if they post the official schedule. Really appreciate everyone's help here - feeling much more prepared now.
Levi Parker
I literally just dealt with this last month lol. Select "laid off/lack of work" and then explain in the comments that you're still employed but weren't scheduled for any hours that week. Worked fine for me!
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Amaya Watson
•Thank you! Seems like this is the consensus answer. I'm going to try this approach.
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Grant Vikers
UPDATE: I submitted my claim using 'laid off/lack of work' and explained everything in the comments section. My payment was processed normally and I didn't have any issues! Thanks everyone for your help with this. Hopefully this thread helps someone else in the same situation.
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Aaron Boston
•Yay! Glad it worked out for u :
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