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One additional piece of advice - make sure to continue filing your weekly claims during this process, but report all hours worked accurately. Even if you're working full-time, keep filing until ESD specifically tells you to stop. This ensures your claim stays active while they're processing everything, which is important if you need to appeal or request adjustments. It also shows good faith that you're trying to follow their procedures.
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This happens EVERY TIME they do system maintenance on their website!! I swear ESD does this on purpose to mess with us. Last time they did updates I didn't get paid for almost a week beyond normal. Their whole system is garbage and they don't care that people depend on this money for FOOD and RENT. So sick of this!!!
While frustrating, I don't think they're doing it on purpose. Government systems are just notoriously outdated. Remember how overwhelmed they were during the pandemic? They're still catching up. At least most people are reporting their payments are coming through now, just delayed.
Just wanted to update everyone - mine finally arrived this afternoon too. Looks like whatever issue they were having is getting resolved. So relieved!
Glad to hear it! This whole experience has me thinking I should keep a better emergency fund for these situations. Never know when there will be a delay.
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did u have to pay any of that money back??? I heard they sometimes make u pay tax on it later or something???
Yes, unemployment benefits are taxable income. I opted to have 10% withheld when I filed my weekly claims, but you'll still get a 1099-G form next year for tax filing. No other paybacks though as long as you reported everything correctly!
My situation is completely different but I'm on month 3 of adjudication for a stupid ID verification issue. This system is just ridiculous. So happy for you though! That's a nice chunk of change to finally get!
Ugh the ID verification issues are the worst! Have you tried going to a WorkSource center in person? I heard they can sometimes help with those issues faster than waiting for ESD to figure it out. And thanks - yes, the money is literally saving me from eviction right now!
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I had the same question when I first started UI in January! Once it's in 'processing web' status you're good to go, that means the money is on its way. For me it's always exactly 2 business days after it shows processing. So if it showed processing on Monday, it would be in my account Wednesday morning.
Aisha Mohammed
Has anyone tried the IT boot camps? I've been looking at Code Fellows and some others but they're expensive and not sure if ESD would approve them as training programs? My understancing is that training has to be at accredited schools
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Sean Fitzgerald
•You're right about the accreditation requirements. Most coding bootcamps aren't approved for ESD training benefits because they lack proper accreditation. Community college programs are almost always approved if they're for in-demand occupations, while private training programs have a much higher bar to clear.
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Mateo Gonzalez
One more thing - make sure you file for Training Benefits as soon as possible. There's a deadline based on when your unemployment claim started (usually within the first 52 weeks). If you miss this window, you might not be eligible even if the training program is approved. Also, if you're considering healthcare, check out the WA Health Workforce Gateway program. They sometimes have accelerated approval processes for healthcare training through partnerships with ESD. I believe they're specifically working to reduce wait times for certain high-demand certifications.
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Anastasia Kuznetsov
•Thanks again! I'll look into the Health Workforce Gateway right away. I definitely don't want to miss any deadlines on this.
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