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I went through this exact nightmare in January. The claim was stuck in what they call "identity verification purgatory" and wouldn't show in my account. Here's what worked for me: 1. I contacted my state representative's office (find yours at leg.wa.gov) 2. Filled out their constituent services form explaining the situation 3. They contacted ESD on my behalf 4. My claim suddenly appeared in the system 2 days later State reps have special channels to ESD that regular claimants don't have access to. It's ridiculous that we have to go to these lengths, but it works.
This is excellent advice. The legislative constituent services route is incredibly effective for ESD issues. They have dedicated ESD liaisons who can often resolve problems within days that might otherwise take weeks.
Wait I'm confused about something... are you talking about your ESD unemployment claim or your tax refund from Washington state? Your post title mentions ESD but your description sounds like you might be waiting on a tax refund. Those are completely different systems.
Sorry for any confusion! I'm definitely talking about my unemployment claim with ESD, not taxes. I filed for unemployment benefits two weeks ago and it's not showing up in the ESD system when I log in to my account.
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ESD is a JOKE! I had almost the exact situation last year. They told me to keep filing during the penalty weeks too but then when the time came to actually pay me, suddenly there was a "new issue" they discovered. Took another MONTH to resolve. Don't trust that it'll automatically start paying!
While there can definitely be issues, most claims do transition correctly after the disqualification period. To avoid problems, make sure you're answering all weekly claim questions accurately and consistently, especially about job search activities and availability for work. Documentation is key - keep records of all your job search activities even during the disqualification period.
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Just to add some clarity here - VA benefits and workers comp are reported differently on your taxes too. VA disability is usually tax-free while workers comp can affect your unemployment calculation. Thats why ESD asks about them seperately and why its important to answer accurately on which benefits your getting.
That's a great point about the tax differences. This is also why ESD's systems treat these benefits differently when calculating your weekly benefit amount. VA disability generally doesn't reduce unemployment benefits, while workers comp often does.
Update: I was able to get through to ESD this morning! The agent told me that VA benefits are definitely NOT considered workers compensation, and she helped me correct my weekly claim. She said this is actually a pretty common mistake, especially for veterans who are filing unemployment for the first time. My payment should process normally now with the correction. Thanks everyone for your help and advice!
Great news! Glad you got it sorted out quickly. For future reference, always answer 'no' to that workers comp question unless you're specifically receiving L&I payments for a workplace injury.
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I've been on UI since November and I've noticed the payment timing is really inconsistent lately. Sometimes it's next day, sometimes it's 4-5 days. If your banking info is correct and you don't have any alerts or messages about issues with your claim, it's probably just in the processing queue. Also, remember that even though it shows as 'paid' on 1/27, that was a Friday, so the bank processing likely didn't start until Monday (1/30). Then add 1-3 business days for ACH processing. I'd expect it to arrive by tomorrow or Thursday at the latest.
You're right about the weekend timing. I just got nervous since my previous payments were always super quick. It's helpful to hear that others are experiencing varying timeframes too. I'll try to be patient!
Jacinda Yu
This whole sytem is rigged against us anyway. i worked 12 hours one week and my benifits got cut by almost half. makes no sense. The calculatin they claim to use is BS. probably just making up numbers to keep more $$$ for themselves.
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Callum Savage
•I know it can seem that way when the calculations aren't clear! But the formula is actually consistent - if your benefits were cut by half for 12 hours of work, you might have been earning a pretty high hourly wage. The higher your wage, the more your benefits are reduced. Did you try calling ESD to get a breakdown of your specific calculation?
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Jacinda Yu
•tried calling for 2 days straight and just got the busy signal. gave up. not worth the headache.
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Nasira Ibanez
Thanks everyone for all the detailed responses! This has been incredibly helpful. I had no idea about the 25% earnings deduction formula but now it makes sense. I'll be reporting my gross wages ($22.50 × 16 = $360) and expecting around $555 in benefits based on the calculations above. I'll be continuing my job searches too - hoping to find something full-time soon but this part-time gig helps in the meantime.
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Khalil Urso
•Glad we could help! Just keep carefully reporting those hours and earnings each week and you'll be fine. Good luck with the job search!
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