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THE UNEMPLOYMENT SYSTEM IS A JOKE!!!! they deny you when you deserve benefits, make you PAY BACK money you needed for SURVIVAL, then years later they're like "oops our bad here's your money" with ZERO explanation!!! how are people supposed to trust anything they say or do??? i bet half the people who deserved this reversal never even got it because they changed addresses or dont check their accounts anymore. sorry for the rant but this makes me SO ANGRY at how they treat people who are just trying to get benefits they EARNED through their work!!
I hear you. It was really stressful when I had to pay that money back. I was already struggling, and then getting hit with an overpayment notice was devastating. I wish they had a better system or at least better communication about what's happening.
Seeing your comments about standby status, I'm confident this is related to the Jefferson settlement. Here's what you should do: 1. Print out the message from your portal (screenshot is fine) 2. Get the determination letter by calling ESD (use the Benefits Accuracy number) 3. Check if there's a breakdown showing the original amount plus interest 4. Keep all documentation indefinitely (seriously, in a safe place) The money is almost certainly legitimately yours based on everything you've shared, but documentation is your best protection. And if your situation is related to the Jefferson settlement, there's an FAQ page on the ESD website specifically about these reinstatements that might answer some of your questions.
Thank you so much for this detailed advice. I've taken screenshots of everything so far. I'll definitely request that determination letter when I call. This has been really helpful - I feel much less worried about using the money now.
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One more important point: if you receive an unfavorable decision, you still have the option to petition for review with the Commissioner's Review Office within 30 days of the judge's decision. Many claimants give up after the first appeal, but the Commissioner sometimes reverses decisions, especially in cases involving mental health where the judge may not have fully considered all aspects of the situation. Make sure to carefully read the appeal rights section of your decision letter if you need to take this step.
I didn't know there was another level of appeal after the OAH judge! That's really good to know as a backup option. If I do have to go that route, would I need to submit additional documentation or just explain why I think the judge made an incorrect decision? And does the Commissioner typically take longer to decide than the OAH judge?
For a Commissioner's Review, you can submit both additional arguments and, in some cases, new evidence (though there are strict rules about what new evidence is allowed). The Commissioner typically takes 2-3 months to issue a decision, so it's not a quick process. If you go this route, I highly recommend getting help from the Unemployment Law Project, which provides free legal assistance for these cases.
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Has anyone had their claims FINALLY processed after being pending forever, only to then have the payments get stuck in processing? That's where I am now - they fixed my pending claims but the money hasn't hit my account after 5 days!
The first payment after resolving pending claims can take 3-5 business days depending on your bank. ESD told me if it doesn't arrive within 6 business days to contact them again. Did you check that your payment method is set up correctly in eServices?
i treid calling the number like 20 times today and it just hangs up every time. what time did u call the governors office????
I called around 10:30 AM on a Tuesday. I'm not sure if timing matters for the governor's office, but I've heard ESD itself is less busy right when they open or in the late afternoon. Keep trying, and maybe try the governor's office at different times if you don't get through!
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I don't understand why they send approval letters and then make u wait MORE WEEKS for actual money. The whole system is designed to make people suffer i swear. I'm in week 6 of waiting for ANY money from my claim and have an eviction notice now. Approval letter came 3 weeks ago. This state is a JOKE.
I'm sorry you're going through this. If you're facing eviction, make sure to mention that when contacting ESD - they have procedures to expedite payments in hardship cases. Also, connect with your local DSHS office about emergency assistance programs that might help while waiting for unemployment benefits to start.
Update: Just called ESD (miraculously got through!) and found out what was happening. They told me my payments were pending because they were waiting on my previous employer to verify the reason for separation. The agent put a note on my account to expedite the process, and said I should see payments within 48-72 hours if everything checks out. She also confirmed my weekly benefit amount remains at $875 since I'm on the same claim. What a relief! Thanks everyone for your help and advice.
Nice! How'd you manage to get through to them? I always get stuck in that stupid phone menu hell.
Pure luck I think! Called right when they opened at 8am and only had to wait about 30 minutes. The agent was actually really helpful once I got through.
Fatima Al-Qasimi
Update: I submitted both the Redetermination Request and the Petition for Commissioner's Review yesterday. I also managed to talk to an actual claims specialist using the Claimyr service someone suggested above (which actually worked!). The specialist could see the problem right away - they had my work history completely mixed up in the system. She said she's flagging my account for urgent review and created a new fact-finding for my most recent employer. I'm cautiously hopeful this might finally get resolved. Will update when I hear more. Thanks for all the advice!
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Sofia Ramirez
•That's great progress! When a claims specialist flags an account for review, it typically gets prioritized. The fact they're doing a new fact-finding for your most recent employer is exactly what needed to happen. Keep checking your eServices account daily for any new information or questionnaires they might add.
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StarSeeker
Good luck! my cousin had something similar last yr took about 3 weeks after talking to specialist but she did get all her back pay eventually. hang in there!
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Fatima Al-Qasimi
•Thanks for the encouragement! That gives me hope that I might actually see this resolved and possibly get backpay for all these months.
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