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wait does anyone know if the op should pay back the money while appealing or wait to see what happens with the appeal first??
Great question. You don't need to repay during the appeal process. If you lose the appeal, you'll receive a new notice with repayment instructions. If you win, the overpayment will be canceled. Just make sure to respond to the appeal within 30 days of the overpayment notice date.
UPDATE: I filed my appeal online and uploaded copies of the memo and my pay stubs showing the 25% reduction. I also explained that while I didn't specify the reason in my resignation letter, the hour reduction was the true cause. I've requested a hearing. This is so stressful - I really can't afford to pay back all that money! I'll keep you posted on what happens.
You've done everything right so far. The pay stubs plus the memo make a strong case. When you get your hearing date, prepare a simple timeline of events that clearly shows: 1. When your hours were reduced (with the memo as evidence) 2. How long you stayed hoping for improvement (August to December) 3. When you resigned Keep it factual and straightforward. Good luck!
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I had this exact problem two weeks ago! The website was down all Sunday and Monday, and I panicked because I thought we only had 48 hours to file. But the ESD rep told me we actually have the entire following week to submit a claim before it's considered late. So if your claim week ends Saturday, you have until the following Saturday to file. That info really reduced my stress level!
wait what??!? are u serious? ive been stressing every sunday thinking i HAD to file that day or lose my money. this changes everything for me
Just to provide the complete information for future reference: 1. Regular weekly claim phone line: 800-318-6022 2. TTY/TDD line for hearing impaired: 800-365-8969 3. ESD Technical Support (for eServices issues): 855-682-0785 And if you encounter website issues in the future, try these steps first: • Clear browser cache and cookies • Try a different browser (Edge sometimes works when Chrome fails) • Try a mobile device on cellular data instead of wifi • Try very early morning (5-6am) or late evening (10-11pm) when server load is lower
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I'm in a similar situation - family of 5 in Kirkland. When I lost my tech job, going from $175k to maximum unemployment was a MASSIVE shock. We're burning through savings just to keep up with the mortgage. The thing is, I understand the system was designed decades ago when having a max benefit made sense - most people weren't earning what tech/healthcare/professional services pay now. The system hasn't evolved to match the modern economy. On the flip side, I spoke with a friend who lost a retail job in Spokane, and for her, the benefits are actually not bad compared to her previous income. Shows how much geographic disparity there is.
That geographic disparity is exactly the problem! Maybe they should consider a county-by-county approach instead of one-size-fits-all for the whole state. The cost of living in King County vs. eastern Washington is night and day.
Just as an update on the timeline - I looked it up and the maximum weekly benefit amount increases each July based on the previous year's average annual wage. So the $999 amount was set in July 2023 based on 2022 wages and will adjust again this July (2025) based on the state's average wage from 2024. As several people noted, the challenge is that it's a statewide average that doesn't account for regional differences. The benefit amount is intended to be approximately 63% of your average weekly wage, up to that maximum cap. For anyone wanting to advocate for change, the relevant laws are in RCW 50.20.120.
That's correct! And just to add some context - Washington actually has one of the more generous unemployment systems in the country. Some states have maximum benefits in the $300-400 range regardless of prior earnings. The challenge is that our housing costs, especially in the Seattle metro area, have outpaced wage growth by so much that even a relatively generous system struggles to provide adequate support.
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OMG the same thing happened to my cousin last month! ESD is such a disaster. They made her pay back $3000 even though she had proof she wasn't working! The whole system is designed to confuse people and take back money even when they don't owe it. You should file a complaint with the state ombudsman and maybe even contact your state representative. My cousin just gave up and is making payments on money she shouldn't even owe because fighting the system is so exhausting.
This is not accurate advice. ESD does not arbitrarily make people repay benefits they were entitled to. If your cousin had proper documentation showing she wasn't working during the weeks she claimed, she should have appealed the overpayment determination. There's a formal appeals process specifically for these situations. To the original poster: Don't panic based on anecdotal stories. Follow the proper channels to resolve this. Document everything, communicate clearly with ESD, and if you do receive an actual overpayment notice (which hasn't happened yet), you have appeal rights.
UPDATE: I finally got through to ESD this morning! Here's what happened: Apparently when my employer responded to the verification request, they entered my start date incorrectly (off by one week). This made the system think I was working full-time during a week I had claimed benefits. The agent fixed the date in their system and removed the adjudication hold on my previous weeks. The agent also formally closed my claim since I'm fully employed now. She said I should receive confirmation in my eServices account within 48 hours, and the employer notices were automatically generated but will be updated. Such a relief! Thanks everyone for your help and advice during this stressful situation.
Great news! I'm glad you got it resolved. This is exactly why speaking directly with an agent is so important - they can see the specific issue and fix it immediately. For future reference (or for others reading this thread), whenever your claim status changes (you start working, even part-time), it's always best to speak with ESD directly to ensure everything is properly documented in their system. Glad it worked out for you!
Isla Fischer
hey just wondering did your payment arrive yet? im in the same boat right now and getting nervous about my car payment that's due monday...
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Sophie Duck
IT CAME THROUGH THIS MORNING!! Took exactly 2 business days from when the status changed to paid. Such a relief. Hope yours comes through quickly too!
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