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Arjun Patel
UPDATE: Just wanted to let everyone know it's working now! Just successfully filed my husband's weekly claim. Looks like it was some kind of system glitch that got fixed. For anyone else having this issue, try logging in again now.
just tried and mine is working now too! typical esd... create panic for no reason then magically fix it without any explanation 🤦‍♀️
Tony Brooks
Glad to hear it's resolved! For future reference, when this happens again (because let's be honest, it probably will at some point), there are a few official ways to check system status: 1. ESD's Twitter account sometimes posts about known outages 2. The technical support email (esditprod@esd.wa.gov) will sometimes respond with an auto-reply if there's a known issue 3. The recorded message on the main claims line occasionally updates to mention system issues Also remember that even if you can't file on Sunday, you have until Saturday of the following week before it's considered late. So there's usually no need to panic if the system is down for a day.
Arjun Patel
•This is really helpful info, thank you! I didn't know about checking their Twitter for updates. Will definitely remember these tips for next time there's an issue. And you're right about having until Saturday - I just get anxious because we really depend on that payment coming on time.
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this whole system is just designed to torture us honestly. like why does it say PAID if it's not actually PAID??? just another example of how the unemployment system is broken. i've had the same thing happen like 5 times in the past year and each time it's a different waiting period. sometimes 12 hours, sometimes 3 days. makes no sense.
UPDATE: The money just posted to my ReliaCard this morning at 4:30am! So it took about 20 hours from when it showed as 'paid' on the ESD site. For anyone else having this issue, definitely check the ReliaCard website directly as someone suggested - the pending transaction showed up there before the money was available. Thanks everyone for the help and support!
Glad it worked out! That timing is pretty typical for the ACH transfer process. For future reference, most ESD payments follow this pattern: 1. Claim processed & approved: Usually happens the day after you file your weekly claim 2. Payment marked 'paid' in ESD system: Usually within 24 hours of approval 3. Payment received by ReliaCard: Usually 1-2 business days after 'paid' status Banking delays can sometimes extend this timeline, but as long as your weekly claims are filed correctly and your ESD account shows 'paid', the money is on its way.
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Ava Kim
After you get this resolved, I'd recommend keeping detailed records of your work hours and pay stubs for at least 5 weeks after starting any new job. Take photos of schedules and save all communications about your hours. Having this documentation ready can help if you need to request an expedited adjudication review. And remember that once this is sorted out, you'll likely receive backpay for any weeks that were eligible during the adjudication period.
I'm definitely going to start keeping better records. I thought I was doing everything right by reporting the hours, but clearly that wasn't enough. I really hope I get backpay - that would be a huge relief.
I just went through this EXACT situation last month!!! Here's what happened: I got a part-time job at a restaurant, reported my hours, and boom - adjudication. My payments stopped for 2 weeks, then suddenly started again BEFORE the adjudication was even resolved! The ESD agent I finally reached told me sometimes they'll restart payments if initial verification looks good, even before final determination. So don't lose hope - it might not be the full 3 weeks without pay!
That's encouraging to hear! Did you do anything special to get them to restart your payments early? Or did it just happen automatically?
It just happened automatically! I checked my account one day and there was a payment. The adjudication was still showing as in progress, but they paid me anyway. The agent said something about a "continue to pay" flag that can get added to certain types of investigations. Not guaranteed, but possible!
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Ava Thompson
do u still get the same amount of money with training benefits as regular unemployment?? and do they pay for the school too or just the weekly benefits??
Training Benefits provides the same weekly benefit amount as your regular unemployment. However, it does NOT pay for your tuition or school expenses - it only continues your unemployment benefits while you attend training and waives the job search requirements. For tuition assistance, you'd need to explore other options like: - Worker Retraining funds through the community college system - Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) grants through WorkSource - Pell Grants and financial aid by completing the FAFSA - Various scholarships for career changers Many people combine Training Benefits with these other funding sources to cover both living expenses and tuition. WorkSource can help you navigate all these programs simultaneously.
Thank you everyone for the helpful advice! I've scheduled an appointment with a WorkSource career counselor for next week to discuss my options. I'm going to research vet tech and animal shelter management programs in my area before the meeting. I had no idea there were so many considerations with Training Benefits, so I'm really glad I asked here first before making any decisions. I'll update once I learn more about which programs are approved and if I qualify!
Isabella Brown
my cousin works at a nursing home and says lots of people get out of serving alcohol by just saying they don't drink... weird they wouldn't let u do that
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Maya Patel
•There's a significant legal difference between personal preference ("I don't drink") and religious accommodation, which is protected by law. Employers have much stronger legal obligations to accommodate religious beliefs than personal preferences. This is why documentation of the religious nature of the restriction is so important for the appeal.
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Aiden RodrĂguez
OMG I had almost EXACT same thing happen!!! Got hired at hotel front desk, then they wanted me to deliver alcohol to rooms which is against my faith too! I quit and got denied but didn't know I could appeal and just gave up. Don't make my mistake!!! APPEAL APPEAL APPEAL!!!
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