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Ella Cofer
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?
Ella Cofer
•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
Oliver Cheng
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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wait so did you say you got severance? if you got severance you have to report that and it might delay when your benefits start. i think you have to use up the severance first before unemployment kicks in? someone correct me if im wrong
You're partially correct. In Washington state, severance pay can affect unemployment benefits, but it depends on how it's paid out: - Lump sum severance usually doesn't delay benefits (but must be reported) - Continued regular payments that resemble your normal salary can delay benefits until they end OP should report any severance received when filing the initial claim and ESD will determine how it affects their specific situation.
KaiEsmeralda
•Thanks for pointing this out - my severance is just 2 weeks of pay as a lump sum. I'll definitely report it when I file.
Debra Bai
One more thing - make sure you appeal if they try to take more than 50% of your benefits for the overpayment. I've seen cases where the system automatically sets it higher but you have the right to request the standard 50% offset.
KaiEsmeralda
•Good to know! I'll definitely watch for that and appeal if needed. Filing my claim now and will update with how it goes. Thanks everyone for the advice!
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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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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.
Riya Sharma
let us know what happens!! ive got my fingers crossed for u!
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Nathaniel Stewart
UPDATE: Finally got through to ESD this morning! Used the advice from this thread and specifically asked for a backdate adjustment for my reopened claim. The agent was really helpful once I explained everything clearly. They backdated my claim reopening to 3/16 and said last week will now count as my waiting week instead of this week. Payment for this week should process in the next 48 hours! Such a relief - thank you all for your help!
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Gabriel Freeman
•Excellent news! I'm glad they were able to resolve it quickly for you. This is a good reminder for everyone about the importance of reopening claims immediately when transitioning between benefit years.
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Riya Sharma
•yayyy!!! so happy for u!!!
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