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Quick update: My payment just switched from 'processing' to 'paid' about an hour ago. Hopefully everyone else's will update soon too. Looks like they're working through the backlog as promised.
Just checked mine and it's changed to 'paid' too! Relief!! Thanks everyone for the help and reassurance. Hopefully the actual deposit hits tomorrow.
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UPDATE: My payment just hit my account at 2:47 PM! Thanks everyone for the reassurance. Guess it was just processing slower than usual this week. I'll remember not to panic next time there's a slight delay!
Glad to hear it worked out! For future reference, you can always check your claim status in eServices under "Payment History" to see if a payment has been issued even before it hits your bank account. This can give you peace of mind during those processing delays.
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btw if u need to talk to esd before ur hearing theres this service called claimyr that can help u get thru. my friend used it when she couldnt get anyone on the phone for 2 weeks. it costs money but she said it was worth it cuz they got her connected in like an hour. their website is claimyr.com and they have a video showing how it works at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3
Thanks for the tip! I'm definitely at my wit's end trying to get through to someone. I'll check out the video and see if it might be worth it.
Just a heads up - since your hearing is the day after Christmas, there might be some delays with the decision and payment processing due to the holiday season. Many ESD staff take vacation time around the holidays, which can slow things down. I'd mentally prepare for an extra week beyond the normal timeframes just to be safe.
That's a really good point that I hadn't considered. I'll definitely adjust my expectations about the timeline. Thanks for the heads up!
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my brother took temp work during his waiting week last year and it totally messed up his claim. system thought he was employed full-time and denied everything. took him MONTHS to get it sorted out. just my two cents...
That's exactly what I'm afraid of! The ESD system seems to get confused easily. Did he eventually get it straightened out?
yeah but only after filing an appeal and waiting like 12 weeks for a hearing. he was almost evicted during that time. the whole system is broken.
Just to add some clarity to your specific situation - the waiting week is always unpaid, but you still need to follow all unemployment rules during that week. Taking temp work during your waiting week won't affect your overall eligibility as long as you report it correctly. The real decision point is what happens AFTER your waiting week. You'll need to decide if you want to continue with temp work (and potentially receive partial benefits) or focus solely on finding permanent employment while collecting full benefits. Either way, maintain your 3 job search activities every week and document everything clearly. If the temp work is sporadic as you mentioned, having some income plus partial benefits might be better than no income while waiting for the perfect job. Just make sure your weekly claims are accurate regarding hours worked and earnings received.
Thank you! I think I'll accept the temp work for now and see how it goes. I'll be super careful about reporting everything accurately. I appreciate everyone's help explaining how this works!
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just remember to keep filing ur weekly claims even tho ur waiting for appeal!! if u win the appeal they'll only pay u for weeks u submitted claims for
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Chloe Martin
•Yes, I've been making sure to do that every week! Feels pointless when they keep saying "disqualified" but I know I need to keep doing it.
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Anastasia Sokolov
One more recommendation since you mentioned you were fired due to allegations that were later found to be unsubstantiated - make sure you've uploaded all documentation showing you were cleared of wrongdoing to your eServices account. Specifically: 1. The official findings document from the regulatory agency 2. Any correspondence showing you requested an internal investigation from your employer 3. Documentation showing the timeline between your termination and when you were cleared At your eventual hearing, the Administrative Law Judge will focus heavily on whether there was misconduct. Having clear documentation that an official investigation cleared you is extremely valuable evidence.
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Chloe Martin
•I did upload the official findings report when I filed my appeal, but I'll double-check to make sure everything is there. Should I re-upload these documents with my weekly claims too, or just keep them ready for the hearing?
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Anastasia Sokolov
•Keep all documents ready for the hearing, but also send a message through eServices specifically to the Appeals department with these documents attached again. Reference your appeal confirmation number in the message. While this might not speed things up, it ensures the documents are in multiple places in your file, reducing the chance they'll be overlooked.
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