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One more important tip: If there's any information you're unsure about during the hearing, it's perfectly acceptable to say "I don't recall exactly" rather than guessing. Incorrect information, even if unintentional, can hurt your case. Also, if they ask why you waited until now to appeal (since it's been since August), just explain that you were following the process as instructed and were waiting for your assigned hearing date. The backlog isn't your fault, and they know the system is delayed.
Thank you everyone for all this advice! I feel much more prepared now. I've organized my emails chronologically, prepared notes about the timeline of events, and will definitely mention the 50% pay cut ultimatum. I'm still nervous but at least I have a better idea of what to expect tomorrow. I'll update after the hearing to let you know how it went!
Good luck! Remember to take deep breaths and speak slowly. You've got this!
let us know how it goes!!
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wait did anyone else have to pay taxes on their ui benefits?? i just realized i have no idea if they withhold taxes automatically or if i'm gonna get screwed next april 😱
This is actually important. By default, ESD does NOT withhold taxes from unemployment benefits, but you can request they withhold 10% for federal taxes. You'll need to complete the Tax Withholding Form in your eServices account if you want taxes withheld. UI benefits are fully taxable at the federal level, though Washington state doesn't have income tax. If you don't have taxes withheld now, you could face a tax bill next year.
UPDATE: You all were right! All three of my pending payments hit my account this morning - exactly 2 business days after I got the approval letter. Such a relief! I also went ahead and set up that tax withholding that was mentioned. Thanks everyone for your help!
Great news! Glad it worked out for you.
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Once I got through to a real person, they were able to see exactly what was going on with my claim and fixed the issue while I was on the phone. The whole thing took about 15 minutes once I was connected to an agent. Sometimes you just need someone to look at your specific situation rather than trying to figure it out through their automated systems.
Update: I just found a notice in my eServices account about the change! It was buried in the "Important Messages" section that I rarely check. It explains that they've simplified the weekly claim process but emphasizes that we still need to keep detailed records. Thought I'd share in case anyone else missed it too!
Typical ESD making major changes and barely communicating them 🙄 Thanks for pointing this out! I never check that section either
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I reopened my claim last month after a 6-week job didn't work out. The online process was pretty easy, but I got stuck in adjudication right away. For me, adjudication took 3 weeks, which isn't great but better than the 8+ weeks I've heard from others. One thing that helped me: I submitted a detailed letter through my eServices messages explaining exactly what happened with dates, specifics about misrepresentations, etc. I think being proactive with that information helped speed things up a bit. And definitely keep doing your job search activities while you wait! They're super strict about that now.
That's a smart idea about sending a detailed explanation through eServices messages. I'll definitely do that after I submit the reopening request. Did you get payments while in adjudication or only after they made a decision?
You don't get any payments during adjudication - they hold everything until they make a decision. That's why it's so stressful! But if they approve you, you'll get all the back payments for the weeks you claimed during adjudication. Just make sure you're answering the weekly claim questions accurately about why you're not working.
this happened to me too!!! the job market is crazy right now, companies lie about EVERYTHING just to get desperate people in the door. my situation was different bc I got laid off after 3 weeks (not quit) so I didn't have to deal with the "good cause" thing but I was able to reopen my old claim no problem. good luck!!!!
Thanks! It's so frustrating how common this seems to be. Glad you were able to reopen your claim without issues!
StarSurfer
i won my appeal in december and STILL havent got paid!!! ive called like 20 times and every rep tells me something different. one says "its processing" another says "theres another issue on your claim" and another says "looks good should be any day now" for TWO MONTHS!!! the whole system is broken and they dont care about us at all
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Sofia Gutierrez
•Oh no, that's awful! Have you tried contacting your state representative? I've heard they can sometimes help push things along when you're stuck in ESD limbo for that long.
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StarSurfer
•ya i emailed my rep 3 weeks ago and got an auto-reply saying theyd look into it. nothing since then. gonna try calling their office tomorrow i guess
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Zainab Abdulrahman
One thing to note: If your appeal victory was based on a "procedural" issue rather than a direct finding about your eligibility, ESD might still need to complete their fact-finding process before issuing payment. For example, if the judge overturned ESD's decision because they missed deadlines or didn't properly notify you, ESD might still need to investigate your actual eligibility before paying benefits. Based on your description that "the employer didn't provide sufficient evidence," it sounds like a substantive ruling in your favor, which is good news for faster payment. Just be aware that the online status may not update immediately even when processing is underway.
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Sofia Gutierrez
•That makes sense - the judge specifically ruled that I didn't violate company policy in a way that would constitute misconduct, so it seems like a definitive ruling on eligibility rather than just a procedural issue. I'll keep watching my online account for any changes.
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