One thing nobody mentioned - make sure to check how the benefit year is calculated! If your husband starts claiming right after the Boeing layoff but then gets sporadic substitute work, his benefit year doesn't get extended. It's one year from first claim regardless of how many weeks he actually collects. So if teaching jobs typically hire in fall, he might want to time it carefully so he doesn't run out of eligible weeks before the next hiring cycle.

One more tip from my Boeing experience - make sure your husband files his initial claim immediately after his last day (like literally the next day if possible). Even though the severance will continue, the claim itself needs to be tied to the actual separation date from Boeing. Also, Boeing's layoff paperwork should include a clear separation letter that specifies it was a layoff due to lack of work (not performance). Make sure he has this document ready when filing as ESD might request it. When he starts substitute teaching, he'll need to report not just earnings but also hours worked each week. It gets complicated because substitute teaching days aren't all equal in hours, so keep detailed records. Lastly, severance payment schedules can sometimes cause confusion with ESD's systems. If he gets any notifications questioning his eligibility during weeks he receives severance, don't panic - just respond promptly with documentation showing it's severance pay, not wages for current work.

To clarify something that might be confusing you: When ESD says they "sent a message," they often mean through the employer's online portal in eServices, not via email or physical mail. Many employers (especially larger companies) have dedicated staff who handle unemployment claims through this system. Your direct manager might not be aware of these communications. It might be worth contacting your former employer's HR department specifically, not just your old manager, to see if they've received anything from ESD. Sometimes these requests go to a centralized department or even a third-party company that handles unemployment claims for the employer.

u should call esd again and ask 4 a tier 3 agent!! they have more powers to c whats happening with ur claim! the regular agents just read the notes on the screen but tier 3 can actually DO stuff!!

One last thing - make sure he checks his ESD portal regularly during the standby period. Sometimes they'll post messages there requesting additional information without sending an email notification. It's a common reason people miss important communications, especially during short layoffs.

oh and tell him not 2 forget to file for the second week even if hes back at work by then!! u still claim for partial weeks if he goes back before the week ends

Don't forget while you're waiting you should be applying for other assistance if you need it. Food banks, energy assistance, rental assistance etc. No shame in using resources that are there to help during these situations. We had to use food banks during my adjudication period and it made a huge difference.

You're right, and thank you for the reminder. I think we do need to look into some temporary assistance while this gets sorted out.

make sure u look at ur overpayment notice carefully to see if its a fraud overpayment or non-fraud overpayment. the non-fraud ones r easier to handle n sometimes they waive part of it if u can prove financial hardship. but if they labeled it as fraud u have less options

One more thing to consider: if you're still struggling financially, you might qualify for a hardship waiver for part or all of the overpayment. You'll need to complete the "Overpayment Waiver Application" form and provide documentation of your financial situation. This is separate from your appeal, so you can still apply for this even though you lost the appeal. These aren't automatically granted, but it's worth trying if repayment would cause significant hardship.