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I work with older job seekers and want to mention that while you're waiting for ESD resolution, you might want to connect with your local WorkSource office. They have specific programs for job seekers 55+ that can help with the "ghost job" situation you're experiencing. They offer free workshops on addressing age bias in interviews and can sometimes match you directly with employers who specifically value experienced workers. Additionally, the WorkSource case managers can sometimes help expedite ESD issues.
That's really helpful information. I didn't know WorkSource had specific programs for older workers. I'll look into that tomorrow. At this point I need all the help I can get both with my claim and finding sustainable employment.
dont forget to check your ESD account for any hidden "alert" messages. Sometimes they say theres a problem but DONT EVEN TELL YOU. I was stuck for 2 months before finding out they needed a document and never bothered to tell me!!! Check the NOTICES section.
Good point, I just checked all tabs in my account and don't see any notices or alerts requiring action. Everything says it's in adjudication with no explanation why. So frustrating!
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When i made a mistake on my hours last fall i had to call like 30 times and finally got through. the lady was super nice and fixed it right away but said next time i should contact my employer and have THEM report the correction becuase it's way faster that way. might be worth asking your employer if they can verify the correct hours to ESD directly. worth a try maybe?
That's a great idea I hadn't thought of! I'm on good terms with my employer so I'll reach out to our HR department tomorrow and see if they can help. Thanks for the suggestion!
Just to clarify one important point - if you reported MORE hours than you actually worked (32 vs 23), this might actually be working in your favor temporarily since you'd receive less benefits than you're entitled to. The real problem comes when you report fewer hours than you worked, as that can trigger fraud investigations. Either way, it needs to be corrected, but you're not likely facing a fraud issue here - just a bureaucratic delay. Keep trying the phone routes suggested here, and document all your attempts to contact them as proof you're trying to fix this in good faith.
That's a relief to hear! I've been documenting everything (dates/times of calls, screenshots of submitted messages, etc). I'll keep trying the phone while also reaching out to my employer as suggested. Thanks everyone for the helpful advice!
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IMPORTANT NOTE: If you start working full-time (even if it pays less than your benefits), you'll become ineligible for ANY unemployment, so at that point you should indicate that on your last weekly claim. The system will ask if you're working full-time now, and you'd select "yes" which will end your claim properly. But for part-time work, definitely keep filing and reporting your earnings! The formula ESD uses is: They subtract 75% of your earnings from your weekly benefit amount. So if your weekly benefit is $500 and you earn $300, they deduct $225 (75% of $300) from your $500, leaving you with $275 in partial unemployment benefits!
Thank you so much for the detailed explanation! This makes perfect sense now. I'll definitely keep filing my weekly claims and report my part-time income accurately. My weekly benefit is $650 and I'm only making about $400 at the part-time job, so sounds like I'll still get some help while I work toward full-time.
One more thing to be aware of - make sure you're still doing your required job search activities each week (3 job search activities) even while working part-time. Many people forget this step and end up having benefits denied. You're still required to look for full-time work while collecting partial benefits.
Thank you for the reminder! I'll make sure to keep doing my 3 job search activities each week. I'm actually already applying to full-time positions at the same company, so I guess those would count toward my job search requirements.
Diego Fisher
UPDATE: I called the main ESD number this morning and after a 45-minute wait, finally got through to an agent. They confirmed there IS an adjudicator assigned to my claim who's trying to reach me about the separation issue. Apparently my former employer is claiming I quit voluntarily (which would disqualify me), but I was actually laid off due to a department reorganization. The agent put notes in my file about the best times to reach me and gave me the adjudicator's direct line. She said I should gather any documentation proving the layoff (termination letter, emails, etc.) before the fact-finding interview. Just wanted to update in case anyone else runs into this situation!
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Glad you got it sorted out! That's exactly the right approach. For the fact-finding interview, be prepared to explain in detail: 1. The exact circumstances of your separation 2. Any conversations you had with management about it 3. Whether you received any documentation 4. If there were any witnesses Stick to facts rather than emotions, and have your timeline clear. If your employer is claiming you quit but you were laid off, that's a significant discrepancy they need to resolve before approving benefits. Good luck with the interview!
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Diego Fisher
•Thanks for the advice! I have the termination letter that clearly states "position eliminated due to departmental restructuring" so hopefully that will be enough evidence. I'm nervous about the interview but feeling better prepared now.
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