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I'm in the same boat right now! Filed on Sunday, still processing. Called 37 times yesterday and couldn't get through. This is so frustrating.
If you keep having trouble getting through on the phone, seriously try Claimyr. Saved me hours of redial frustration when I was dealing with my final payment issue.
Update us on what happens! It would be helpful for others to know if this is becoming a systematic issue with final payments in 2025. ESD sometimes implements new verification procedures without announcing them publicly.
Will do! I'll post back here once I get through to someone or if the payment processes on its own. Thanks everyone for the advice and sharing your experiences!
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my fax never went thru for my hearing n the judge still let me explain my evidence over the phone so dont panic if the fax doesnt work!!
Based on your comment about the doctor's appointment - you should win this appeal. A single one-hour medical appointment does NOT make you unavailable for work under ESD rules. Make sure to emphasize that it was a one-time appointment, that you were available all other hours that week, and that you continued your job search activities. Bring your job search logs showing applications from that specific week if possible. This should be a straightforward reversal if presented clearly.
That's such a relief to hear! I have screenshots of all the job applications I submitted that week (5 total). I'll make sure to emphasize it was just a routine check-up and I was available for work every other day. This gives me hope, thank you!
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I'm curious - did anyone contact you about your missed weeks? I'm in a similar situation where I missed filing for 3 weeks (totally my fault, I got a temporary gig and thought I wouldn't qualify, then found out I still could claim partial benefits). I'm scared to backfile them all at once because I've heard horror stories about people getting their claims flagged for fraud review. Did they put you through extra verification or anything?
They didn't contact me personally, but there was an additional questionnaire I had to fill out explaining why I missed the filing deadline for each week. I just answered honestly about what happened. No extra ID verification or anything, but your situation might be different since you were working part-time. Might be worth calling them first?
Part-time work is definitely something you want to be careful with. You need to report all earnings for the week in which you EARNED them (not when you got paid). If you backfile now and report those earnings, it might trigger a review. But not reporting them would be much worse and could lead to an overpayment notice later. My suggestion is to call ESD first and explain the situation before backfiling.
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just wondering did you have a phone hearing or in-person? ive got mine scheduled for next week and im super nervous about what to expect
Mine was a phone hearing. It was much less intimidating than I expected! The judge explained the whole process at the beginning. Have all your documents ready and organized so you can reference them easily. Also, find a quiet place where you won't be interrupted. Good luck with yours!
The statutory requirement is that the judge must issue a decision within 30 days of the hearing date. However, most OAH judges in Washington issue decisions within 5-10 business days. The decision will be mailed to you and also uploaded to your ESD eServices account. A few important notes: 1. Continue filing weekly claims during this waiting period 2. If you win, ESD should automatically process your back payments 3. If there's a delay beyond 2 weeks after a favorable decision, contact ESD No-shows by employers generally favor the claimant, but the judge must still apply the law to the facts presented. The outcome depends on your specific situation and the evidence in your case file.
Thank you for the thorough explanation! I'll keep filing my weekly claims and check both my mail and eServices account. Fingers crossed the decision comes quickly.
Malik Robinson
I work with unemployment cases frequently, and this $0 payment issue with a 'PAID' status after an appeal is something I've seen quite a bit in 2025. What's happening is that when an appeal reverses a denial, the weeks get marked as eligible for payment (hence the 'PAID' status), but an automatic payment block is applied until a claims specialist reviews the case. This is actually a good sign because it means the system acknowledges he's owed the money. The quickest resolution would be speaking directly with a claims specialist who can release the payment. Be sure when you call to specifically mention you're calling about "payment blocks after an approved appeal" - this may help get you routed to the right department faster.
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Paolo Rizzo
•Thanks for explaining this! It's reassuring to hear this is a known issue with a solution. We'll try using that specific language when calling to see if it helps get us to the right person. Do you know if there's a particular time of day that's best for getting through?
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Malik Robinson
•First thing in the morning (right at 8:00am) typically has the shortest wait times. Also, Thursdays seem to be slightly less busy than other days of the week for some reason. When you do get through, make sure to get a direct reference number for the call in case you get disconnected - that way you can reference the previous conversation if you need to call back.
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Oliver Fischer
has he checked his bank account info in the system? my friend had a similar thing and it turned out his bank info was wrong so the money had nowhere to go! the payment status was stuck in limbo or somethin
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Paolo Rizzo
•That's a good point! Just double-checked and his banking info is correct in the system. Same account he used for a previous claim that worked fine. This seems more like the payment block issue others have mentioned.
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