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Amara Chukwu

ESD benefit hearing Tuesday - already receiving benefits but nervous about questions

I've been on unemployment since March and have been receiving benefits without any issues until now. Just got notice that I have a hearing with an administrative law judge this Tuesday and I'm super anxious even though my benefits are still coming through. Has anyone gone through one of these hearings recently? What kind of questions do they typically ask? I'm especially worried because my former employer might show up (the notice said they were invited). Anyone have tips on how to prepare or what to expect?

My sister had a hearing last month about her benefits. Don't stress too much! She said the judge was actually really nice and just wanted to understand the situation better. She's still getting her benefits no problem. I think sometimes they just do these hearings as a formality tbh.

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Thank you all so much for the advice! I'm feeling much more prepared now. I'm going to gather all my documentation tonight, especially around the position elimination, and be ready to calmly explain what happened. I'll update this thread after the hearing to let you know how it went!

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Good luck! Being prepared and calm is the best approach. Looking forward to hearing how it goes.

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u got this! most of these hearings r just routine anyway

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Sophia Russo

Reported 4 hours of substitute teaching as casual labor on weekly claim - did I mess up?

I'm freaking out that I might have messed up my weekly claim! I picked up 4 hours of substitute teaching this week (just a one-time thing), and when filling out my weekly claim, I categorized it under 'casual labor' since I'm not actually employed by the school district. After submitting, the system started asking me additional questions about self-employment which threw me off. I uploaded the emails from the school director as documentation, but now I'm worried I should have added this under 'new employer' instead. This is my first time reporting ANY work while on unemployment and I really don't want to get flagged for reporting incorrectly. Has anyone dealt with substitute teaching on unemployment? Did I handle this right or should I try to contact ESD to fix it?

I'm in a similar situation! I did yard work for a neighbor and wasn't sure how to report it. The ESD website is SO confusing. Did your benefit amount get reduced by exactly how much you earned from the subbing job? That's what I'm worried about - if I report $50 for mowing a lawn, do they just subtract that from my weekly benefit?

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Yes, that's exactly how it works. If your weekly benefit is $650 and you earn $50 mowing lawns, you'll receive $600 for that week. Remember though, you need to report gross earnings (before any taxes), not what you actually take home.

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One additional note - make sure you're also listing this work as one of your job search activities for the week! Many people forget that work you actually perform (even part-time or one-day) counts as a job search activity. This helps you meet your 3 required activities per week.

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Wait, I can count the substitute teaching as one of my job search activities? I had no idea! That's super helpful since I was scrambling to get all three in this week.

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Ava Thompson

Claim shows 'waiting week' with $0.00 - is my ESD claim approved?

I filed for unemployment last week after being laid off from my job. Haven't dealt with ESD in about 10 years, so I'm completely lost on how things work now. When I applied, I had to go through ID verification because there was apparently fraud on my account previously (thankfully they never actually filed a claim). \n\nYesterday my first weekly claim showed as "processing" but today it changed to "waiting week" with $0.00 paid. I also got an email saying there was a new letter in my account, but when I checked, I only see the same three letters from March 7th that tell me what my potential weekly benefit amount would be.\n\nDoes the "waiting week" status mean my claim has been approved? Or does every claim show this status regardless of whether it's been approved or not? When I click on it, I see this message: "Your waiting week is the first week you submit a claim and are eligible for benefits. We don't pay benefits for waiting weeks."\n\nI'm really confused about whether this means I'm good to go or if I'm still waiting for approval. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Quick update on my earlier comment - I should clarify that while the waiting week status is generally a positive sign, the official approval comes in the form of a determination letter. Since you were laid off (not fired for cause or quit), your claim should be straightforward and likely to be approved.\n\nThe ESD system in 2025 is better than it was during the pandemic years, but there are still delays and glitches. The most important thing right now is to:\n\n1. Continue filing your weekly claims on time\n2. Complete your 3 job search activities each week\n3. Document everything in your WorkSource job search log\n4. Check your online account daily for new letters\n\nIf you haven't seen any determination by the time you file your second weekly claim, then I would recommend trying to contact ESD directly.

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Thanks for the additional info! I'll keep filing and documenting everything carefully. If I don't see anything definitive by my second claim, I'll try to contact them directly. Really appreciate all the help!

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Norah Quay

ESD paid my benefits on same day but in separate deposits - normal?

Got something weird with my ESD benefits today. I checked my bank account and saw that my unemployment payment came through, but it was split into multiple separate deposits that showed up throughout the day instead of one lump sum like usual. The total amount matches what I was expecting, but I'm confused why they'd send it in pieces? Has anyone else experienced this? Should I be concerned that something's wrong with my claim? I've been on UI for about 6 weeks now and this is the first time it's happened.

is there any downside to getting split payments? like does it mean were getting flagged for something?? now im paranoid lol

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No, split payments don't indicate any issues with your claim. It's just a processing quirk that happens sometimes with ESD's payment system. As long as your total benefits match what you're expecting and your claim status shows as active/paid, you're fine.

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Personally had this happen 4-5 times over the last year on my claim. Sometimes it's when they're processing retroactive payments or adjustments, other times it just seems random. One thing I noticed is it seems to happen more often when my weekly claim is processed on a Monday rather than Sunday.

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Dana Doyle

ESD keeps hanging up on me - any alternative numbers to bypass high call volume?

I'm at my wit's end trying to reach someone at ESD! I've called 1-800-318-6022 like 15 times today and every single time I get that stupid automated message about 'high call volume' and then it just disconnects me. Not even an option to wait on hold! I have questions about my claim that I can't resolve online and desperately need to speak with an actual person. Does anyone know if there's another phone number I can try? Or maybe a specific time of day when the lines aren't so busy? Any tricks to actually get through to a real human being? I'm getting so frustrated I could scream.

my cousin works at WorkSource and she says they cant help with phoning ESD either. whole system is broken

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That's disappointing. I was actually going to try visiting a WorkSource office in person to see if they could help me get through to someone.

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WorkSource can help with job search activities and some basic claim information, but they don't have special access to ESD's claims processing. However, I still recommend visiting them because sometimes they can provide guidance on what type of issue you have, which helps you use the correct prompts when calling ESD directly.

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UPDATE: I tried Claimyr that someone mentioned above when I had the same problem last week. It actually did work - got connected to an agent after about 90 minutes. Just sharing in case you're still struggling to get through after trying the early morning calls. The video explains how it works pretty clearly. Also, the state representative suggestion is solid advice for claims stuck in adjudication for extended periods.

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Thank you all for the helpful suggestions! I'm going to try calling right at 8:00 AM tomorrow, and if that doesn't work after a couple attempts, I'll look into the Claimyr service. Really appreciate everyone's advice and tips!

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