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hey what trade is ur husband in? my husbands in electrical and we FINALLY got this figured out after 2 yrs of headaches. theres specific esd ppl who handle each trade union!!
He's in the pipefitters union. That's really good to know! Do you happen to have any contact info for the ESD people who handle union claims? I'd love to talk to someone who actually understands this situation.
Based on everything in this thread, here's what I recommend: 1. Wait 5-7 business days from when you reopened the claim to see if the training week processes automatically 2. If nothing happens by then, you need to contact ESD specifically about "Trade Apprenticeship Training" (not standby or regular CAT) 3. Ask your union training coordinator to verify they've submitted the current apprenticeship program documentation to ESD's Trade Program Unit 4. When you do get through to ESD, request that they review all previous similar claims to ensure consistency in handling 5. Ask for written confirmation of the correct procedure for future training weeks This should help prevent the cycle of conflicting information that's caused problems in the past.
Thank you so much for this clear action plan! I'll follow these steps exactly. I'm meeting with the union coordinator tomorrow anyway, so I'll make sure to ask about the documentation they're sending to ESD. Hopefully we can get this sorted out once and for all!
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UPDATE: My payment just hit my account about 10 minutes ago!! Check yours!
Just checked - mine came through too! What a relief. Thanks everyone for your help and reassurance.
SAME!! finally showed up. wish theyd communicate better but at least we got paid
Glad to hear everyone's payments are coming through! For future reference, when ESD does system maintenance, it's usually mentioned in advance on their Twitter account (@ESDwaWorks) and sometimes on their Facebook page too. Those tend to be more up-to-date than the website banners. Might be worth following them if you want to stay in the loop about potential delays.
Good to know! I'll definitely follow their Twitter account. Thanks again for all the help everyone.
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To clarify for everyone in this thread, here's what's happening: 1. ESD's system has a bug where determination notices about PAST weeks sometimes display FUTURE dates 2. The determination is real and needs to be addressed (it's not just going to fix itself) 3. You need to file an appeal within 30 days of the determination date (which is in the past), not the incorrectly displayed future date 4. You can identify which week is actually being questioned by checking your payment history for recently denied weeks 5. While waiting for your appeal, continue filing your weekly claims as normal ESD is aware of this issue but hasn't been able to fully resolve it yet in their notification system. If you call them, you'll likely get it sorted out quickly once you reach someone.
Thank you for laying it out so clearly! I've started my appeal process and included notes about the date discrepancy. I'll continue with my weekly claims as usual in the meantime.
UPDATE: I finally got this resolved! After trying to call for days with no luck, I took the advice here and used Claimyr to get through to an ESD agent. Turns out the system was showing September 7th, 2025 but they were actually referring to August 10th, 2025 (a past week). The agent said they're getting tons of calls about this same date glitch. Apparently I answered one of the weekly claim questions incorrectly for that week - I must have accidentally clicked "no" on the available for work question when I meant to click "yes". The agent was able to correct it right away since it was clearly just a mistake (my work search log showed I was actively looking that week). Thanks everyone for your help! And special thanks for the Claimyr recommendation - saved me so much time and frustration.
Great to hear you got it resolved! This is why I always take screenshots of my weekly claim submissions now - too easy to make a small mistake that causes big problems. Thanks for updating us!
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quick question - do we have to pay taxes on unemployment benefits? this is my first time filing with unemployment income...
Yes, unemployment benefits are taxable income at the federal level. Washington state doesn't have income tax, so you don't pay state tax on it. The 1099-G will show the total benefits you received and any federal taxes that were withheld (if you chose to have taxes withheld when you filed your weekly claims). Make sure you include this information when you file your federal tax return.
UPDATE: Just checked my eServices again and my 1099-G is finally there! Looks like they're uploading them in batches. If you're still waiting, keep checking your account. Thanks everyone for the help and info!
Great news! Thanks for updating the thread. For anyone else still waiting, this confirms they're actively releasing them now, so yours should be available soon if it isn't already.
Zara Khan
Quick question - are you also applying for disability benefits while seeking unemployment? That might be another complication since unemployment requires you to be able and available for full-time work, while disability is for those who cannot work. Just something to consider if you're pursuing both simultaneously.
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Anastasia Popov
•Yes, I am pursuing both, which might seem contradictory. My condition is complex - I'm currently bedridden but can still work remotely at my profession (I'm in digital marketing). My doctor supports this - I can work from home but cannot physically commute or sit in an office environment. I've been clear with ESD that I'm seeking remote work only. I have a consultation with a disability attorney after the holidays to better understand my options. It's definitely a complicated situation!
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Nia Davis
Based on your latest comment, I want to add something important: Make sure ESD understands your work limitations clearly. Being on standby for your previous employer might have been an option, but since your position was eliminated, you need to be specific about being able and available for suitable work that accommodates your medical condition. For your appeal, include a doctor's note that specifically states you can perform remote work in your field despite your medical condition. This helps address the "able and available" requirement while supporting your job search for remote-only positions. Regarding pursuing both unemployment and disability simultaneously - be very careful with this. If approved for SSDI, it could potentially create an overpayment situation with unemployment since the programs have conflicting requirements. Your disability attorney will help navigate this, but it's something to be aware of.
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Anastasia Popov
•This is excellent advice. I'll get an updated note from my doctor specifically stating I can perform remote work despite my current limitations. I had no idea about the potential overpayment issue between SSDI and unemployment - I'll definitely discuss this with my disability attorney. I just want to make sure I have some income while I search for appropriate remote work. Thank you for the warning!
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