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my cousin said u have to do the job search activities for all those back weeks too did anyone else have to do that??
Yes, technically you need to report 3 job search activities for each week you're claiming, even backdated ones. However, if you explain that you didn't know you needed to document them during your appeal, some agents will allow you to complete them retroactively or may provide a temporary exemption based on your specific situation. Have your job search logs ready when you call, even if they're incomplete. Better to have something than nothing.
Quick update - I called this morning (got through surprisingly quickly) and the agent confirmed I need to wait until Sunday to file my first claim after restart. She also helped me file for the 4 backdated weeks during my appeal! I had to verbally provide job search activities for each week, so I'm glad I kept rough notes of places I applied even when I wasn't getting paid. Thanks everyone for the help! Hope this thread helps someone else navigate the confusing restart process after winning an appeal.
wow lucky u got thru so fast! ive been callin for dayssss
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I know this doesn't help with your current situation but my brother has been roofing for 12 years and he got tired of the winter layoffs so he now works for a company that does interior renovations during winter months. Maybe look into something like that for next year so you don't have to deal with ESD's ridiculous standby rules? Just a thought... good luck either way!
That's actually really smart. I love roofing but these winter gaps are killer. I'll definitely look into companies that might have interior work during the off-season. Thanks for the suggestion.
Just wanted to check back - did you get any resolution to your issues? Were you able to get the standby extended or get your identity verification processed?
A bit of good news actually! My boss submitted the proper paperwork with a projected return date (he just estimated 6 weeks from now), and my standby got approved yesterday. Still waiting on the identity verification though. I'm going to try that Claimyr service someone mentioned to see if I can get through to a human who might be able to expedite it. Thanks for checking back!
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If your claim has been in adjudication for more than 3 weeks, you might want to contact your state representative's office. Many have staff dedicated to helping constituents with ESD issues, and they can often get information or escalate your claim when you can't get through directly. Just google "[your county] state representative" and most have a constituent services form on their website.
That's a great idea! I hadn't thought of contacting my representative. I'll look that up right now. Thank you!
Any update? Were you able to get through to ESD?
Yes! I tried that Claimyr service you recommended and actually got through to a real person yesterday. Turns out my claim was flagged because they needed to verify my identity again (for some reason). The agent sent me a link to upload my ID and social security card, and she said it should be processed within 48-72 hours once they receive those documents. Fingers crossed this resolves it! Thanks for the suggestion - would have been waiting forever otherwise.
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One more thing I forgot to mention - make sure you check the status of your amended 1099-G request regularly! Mine somehow got "lost in the system" and I had to restart the whole process again in March, which nearly made me miss the tax filing deadline. The ESD website is absolutely useless for tracking these requests - you have to keep calling them.
That's really good to know. Is there a specific way to check on the status, or do I just have to keep calling that tax line number?
dose anyone know if we can deduct the interest they made us pay on the overpayment too? i had to pay like $520 interest on top of repaying benefits and i think thats so unfair when it was their mistake in the first place!!!
Unfortunately, interest paid on repayments to government agencies generally isn't deductible on personal tax returns. I know it feels unfair, especially when the overpayment wasn't your fault, but that's the current tax law. You can only claim the base repayment amount.
Ava Garcia
lol my friend had his dog's name show up on his claim last year!!!! 🐕 ESD system is sooooo broken haha. glad u got it fixed tho
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NebulaNinja
Update: I called the number today and successfully filed my weekly claim by phone! It took about 10 minutes going through all the questions, and I felt much more confident that everything was processed correctly. The automated system confirmed my claim was received at the end. Such a relief after all the website problems!
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Fatima Al-Suwaidi
•Nice!! Glad it worked out for you!
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