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when I had this happen my aunt told me to just keep quiet cuz sometimes the computer makes mistakes in your favor and they never notice lolol but then i got hit with a HUGE bill later so don't listen to me
This is exactly why it's important to report overpayments immediately. ESD's automated systems will eventually catch discrepancies during quarterly reviews. Being proactive helps avoid penalties and interest that can accumulate on unreported overpayments.
One more thing to check - are you sure it's actually an overpayment and not back pay for previous weeks that were pending? Sometimes ESD processes multiple weeks at once if there was a hold on your claim that got resolved. Check your payment history in eServices to see exactly what weeks the payment covers.
That's a really good point! I just checked my payment history and you're right - it looks like this payment includes the current week plus an adjustment for a previous week where they initially underpaid me. Mystery solved! Thank you SO MUCH for suggesting this, saved me a lot of unnecessary worry!
Glad to help! That happens quite often with ESD - their payment descriptions aren't always clear. For future reference, any time you receive an unusual amount, always check your payment history first to see the breakdown before assuming it's an error.
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One thing no one mentioned - check if you have the correct payment method set up in your account NOW. I won my appeal, waited 3 weeks, then discovered my direct deposit info was outdated with a closed bank account. Had to wait another 2 weeks after fixing that. Also make sure your address is current in case they need to mail you anything.
Just checked and my direct deposit info is current - thank you for this reminder! Would have been awful to delay things further because of something so simple.
Just an update for anyone finding this thread later: Most appeal backpay is processing faster in 2025 than in previous years. The average time is now 17-21 days according to what an ESD supervisor told me last month. They've added more staff to the post-appeal processing team specifically because of the backlog issues in 2023-2024.
That's encouraging! I'll post an update on this thread once I receive my payment so others can see a recent timeline example. Thanks everyone for all the helpful info!
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Just an update for anyone in a similar situation: I've seen appeal decision timelines vary significantly over the past year. The official OAH guideline is that decisions should be issued within 30 days of the hearing, but system backlogs can extend this timeline. Some factors that might affect your timeline: 1. Complexity of your case (simple eligibility issues tend to be faster) 2. Whether additional evidence was submitted after the hearing 3. Current OAH caseload and staffing 4. Whether the judge needed to research specific legal precedents If you reach the 30-day mark, I would definitely recommend contacting OAH directly rather than just ESD. Their contact info is on the hearing notice you received.
This is really helpful context, thank you. My case seemed pretty straightforward - just proving I did my job searches properly. But maybe there's a backlog right now. I'll definitely call OAH if I don't hear anything by the 30-day mark.
UPDATE: I followed the advice here and called OAH directly. The representative was actually really helpful! She checked my case and said the decision was made yesterday and is being mailed out today. She couldn't tell me what the decision was, but at least I know it's coming soon. Such a relief to know it's not lost in the system somewhere. Thanks everyone for the support and advice!
Great news! This is why I always recommend contacting OAH directly when waiting for appeal decisions. They generally have more specific information about where your case stands in the process than the general ESD agents. Please let us know the outcome when you receive it!
thx for the update! gonna call OAH about mine now too!
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my cousin works at worksource and she said sometimes if u go into a worksource center in person they can help u contact esd through their internal channels. worth a try maybe?
Update: I finally got through! I tried the 7:55am trick that someone suggested here AND I also left a message through the secure portal with "URGENT" in the subject line. Not sure which one worked, but I got a call back yesterday and they resolved my issue. Apparently there was a verification issue with my ID that wasn't showing up in my online portal. My claim should be processed within 48 hours now. Thanks everyone for your help!
Awesome news!! So happy for u! Did they say why it wasn't showing up before??
They said something about a flag on my account that needed manual review but wasn't visible to me for "security reasons." Whatever that means! Just glad it's finally moving forward.
QuantumQuasar
Ugh I wish I'd asked this when I got my job last month. I just stopped claiming benefits completely without telling anyone and now I'm paranoid something bad is going to happen. Should I go back and report something or just leave it?
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Miguel Castro
•If it's been less than 4 weeks, I'd recommend submitting a late weekly claim for your final week and marking that you returned to work. If it's been longer, you might want to send a secure message through eServices explaining the situation. Better to address it now than have issues later.
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StarSurfer
One more important thing - if you worked partial hours during your final claim week, make sure you report those hours and earnings accurately. For example, if your claim week is Sunday-Saturday and you start work on Wednesday, you'd report 3 days of work for that final claim. Being precise here helps avoid any potential overpayment issues.
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Dmitry Petrov
•That's a good point! My last claim will include 3 days of work. I'll make sure to report the exact hours and pay for those days.
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